Deputy Ward Manager

Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Job summary

Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital in Oxford is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager to lead a clinical team, ensure efficient ward operations and deputise for the Clinical Head of Department.

You will be NMC registered with the relevant qualifications and experience, with strong communication and organisational skills to deliver safe, patient‑centered care.

This permanent, full‑time role offers a supportive culture and benefits including gym membership, health assessments and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Must be NMC registered with relevant qualifications and experience.
• Strong communication and organisational skills to lead a ward.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient running of the ward and support Deputise for the Clinical Head of Department as required.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal communication with MDT, Consultants and Patients.
• Coordinate activity and be responsible for patient care and safety.
• Promote a supportive ward culture focusing on staff safety and education.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Oxford Hospital | Ward | Permanent | Full Time

37.5 hours per week

Competitive Salary

At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it’s driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want – we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.

We are looking for a Deputy Ward Manager for our hospital to help us build a healthier nation. you’re registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC. With strong clinical leadership leading a team to a shared vision to being able to promote innovation and sustainability. As a clinical leader, you will have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team, knowledge and understanding of running a smooth & effective department equipment is also essential.

As the Deputy Ward Manager

• Ensure the efficient running of the ward, support and Deputise for the Clinical Head of Department (as required).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the MDT , Consultants and Patients
• Enthusiastic and motivated with a strong “can do” attitude that replicates your own desire to succeed
• Co-ordinate activity and be responsible for patient care and safety
• Be instrumental to the patient experience, ensuring seamless, personalised care
• Apply your knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning and delivery
• Champion a supportive, enabling working culture on the ward, promoting staff safety and education

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital - The Manor

Our modern hospital is based within a stone’s throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women’s and men’s health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands.

It starts with you.