Deputy Ward Manager

NHS; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Chertsey is looking for a Deputy Ward Manager for the Urology department. This role supports the nursing team and enhances patient care quality. Responsibilities include improving standards of care, liaising with clinical teams, and leading staff development. Candidates should have experience at Band 5 or above, possess relevant nursing qualifications, and demonstrate strong clinical management and urology knowledge. This position plays a critical role in delivering high-quality service in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-registration experience at Band 5 level or above.
• Experience of multi-professional working.
• Urological experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of practice for Urology patients.
• Establish working relationships across urology team and services.
• Deliver care in line with local and national guidelines.
• Act as a patient advocate and respect privacy.

Skills

Advanced clinical management and nursing knowledge

Information management skills

Ability to lead and influence change

Sound knowledge in urological nursing

Education

Registered Nurse

First level degree in related subject

Post-basic qualification in urology care

Evidence of Masters level learning or willingness

Job description

Deputy Ward Manager, Urology (Fixed Term)

The closing date is 01 February 2026

This new role will provide a deputy ward manager role to support the nursing team in the Urology department and current ward manager.

This role will positively impact the experience of patients with urological and other surgical interventions by providing high standards of clinical practice and care.

Provide leadership that positively impacts the experience of patients and carers by providing high standards of clinical practice and care.

Provide clinical support, expert care and clinical leadership to support patients undergoing clinical interventions, diagnostic tests and surgery.

Work collaboratively with the urology clinical team and community team to provide nursing support across secondary and primary care.

Evidence of staff development to meet patients’ needs in the specialised area of Urology.

Main duties of the job

To improve standards of specialised care by contributing to the development of practice to ensure that Urology patients and carers have a quality experience, and to reduce risk and increase safety for staff and patients.

To establish working relationships throughout the urology team and hospital services.

In liaison with the clinical practice development team, senior specialist urology nurses and heads of nursing to support the professional development and staff caring for patients in the urological field.

Deliver clinical care and management in line with local and national guidance and best practice.

Act as a patient advocate when appropriate and respect patient confidentiality and privacy with respect of diverse cultural background and requirements.

Contribute to Clinical Governance within the department.

Demonstrate excellent communication with patients and clinical teams to coordinate care pathway effectively and efficiently.

Ensure user involvement by surveys, audit and attendance at relevant meetings.

To act as professional supervisor and participate in staff appraisals.

Monitor staff mandatory training and contribute towards staff development requirements.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North‑West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state‑of‑the‑art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well‑equipped environment.

We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

Overview of Responsibilities:

• To improve standards of specialised care by contributing to the development of practice to ensure that Urology patients and carers have a quality experience, and to reduce risk and increase safety for staff and patients.
• To establish working relationships throughout the urology team and hospital services.
• With the Senior Specialist Urology Nurses and other members of the team contribute to practice development and improving the fundamentals of care within the Trust in Urology.
• To deliver care in line with local and National guidance and requirements.

For more information please refer to the job description.

Person Specification

Experience

• Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level or above
• Experience of multi‑professional working
• Ability to lead and influence change
• Urological experience

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• First level degree in related subject or equivalent knowledge, skills, and competency gained through clinical experience working at a senior level
• Post-basic qualification / experience in urology care
• Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards it

Skills

• Advanced clinical management and nursing knowledge / skills
• Information management skills including data collection and analysis, report writing and critical appraisal
• Ability to hold a clear strategic vision and develop implementation plans to contribute to the development of the service
• Sound knowledge and skillset in urological nursing
• Management on nursing teams

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust