Haematology Ward Leader

King'S College Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ward Manager role at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust leads Elf & Libra Ward, a 9-bed haematology inpatient unit plus extended care area, delivering high-quality care for patients with complex hematological conditions.

You will drive clinical governance, workforce planning and service development, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient flow and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Degree in Nursing or related healthcare subject.
• Post-registration qualification in Haematology/Oncology Nursing.
• Chemotherapy Administration qualification.
• Leadership/Management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in Haematology/Oncology nursing.
• Experience managing a clinical team or ward.
• Experience of staff management, appraisal and performance processes.
• Experience of clinical governance, incident management and risk management.
• Experience leading service improvement and change initiatives.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage conflict and difficult situations effectively.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and clinical governance.
• Ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Competence in caring for haematology and stem cell transplant patients.
• Professional, resilient and adaptable.
• Visible and approachable leader.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and staff experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for ward and extended inpatient area.
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based care meeting standards.
• Maintain expert knowledge in haematology and related therapies.
• Demonstrate advanced assessment and clinical decision-making.
• Oversee admission, transfer and discharge processes to optimize flow.
• Lead infection prevention, medicines safety and patient safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Promote excellence in nursing practice and patient-centred care.
• Manage workforce planning, recruitment and staff development.
• Support quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Haematology/Oncology nursing

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Patient safety

Communication

Education and training

Quality improvement

Care planning

Change management

Education

Nursing degree

Haematology/Oncology post-registration qualification

Job description

The Ward Manager role at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust leads Elf & Libra Ward, a 9-bed haematology inpatient unit plus extended care area, delivering high-quality care for patients with complex hematological conditions.

You will drive clinical governance, workforce planning and service development, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient flow and outcomes.