Haematology Ward Manager Maternity cover | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS teaching trust in Oxford is looking for a Haematology Ward Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will provide clinical leadership and manage the day-to-day operations of the ward, ensuring high standards of nursing care and effective budget management. This role emphasizes personal development and the delivery of compassionate excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in cancer nursing.
• Strong management and leadership skills are essential.
• Ability to create an environment supporting personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Haematology Ward.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with budget and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical nursing expertise

Budget management

Job description

Haematology Ward Manager - 12 month fixed term contract

The Haematology Ward cares for people having treatment for blood or bone marrow disorders.

As the acting Ward Manager you will contribute to the smooth operational running of the ward, acting as a role model for junior team members and supporting the development and delivery of a high standard of specialist nursing care.

In this role you will be responsible for the development and support of a team of nurses. You will have the opportunity to develop your personal, managerial and leadership skills. We place a high priority on education and support for all staff. Each member can expect regular appraisal and have a personal development plan.

We strongly recommend that you contact us for an informal chat prior to applying.

Monica Jefferson (Deputy Matron): [e-mail]

As acting Ward Manager, you will:

• Be responsible for the day-to-day management of budget and resources on the Clinical Haematology ward, to ensure the smooth running of the multi-disciplinary service.
• Provide an excellent professional and clinical leadership in the field of cancer nursing promoting the development of the service, practice and individuals.
• Promote liaison between Haematology, the wider cancer centre and integral departments, contributing to the strategic review of cancer services and service delivery.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.

Oxford University Hospitals promote a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Prior to applying, please review the attached Job Description.

Clinical

• Demonstrate clinical expertise in the delivery of direct nursing care acting as a role model to the nursing team and demonstrating partnership with patients.
• Ensure the effective delivery of a high standard of nursing care for all patients within the ward by providing clinical leadership, direction, supervision and maintaining effective systems of work.
• Supervise and monitor nursing practice within the unit to maintain standards and ensure competence.

Management

• Manage the nursing on the ward, ensuring the safe and effective staffing levels at the appropriate skill mix are maintained, including the coordination of leave and duty rotas and the maintenance of accurate records, liaising with the matron where the appropriate skill mix cannot be maintained.
• Ensure the appropriate use of the staff and non-staff budget and Trust Funds on the ward, being aware of the resource implications of clinical and managerial decisions and ensuring cost effectiveness.
• Select and appoint the nursing team with support from the matron as required.

Education

• Create an environment that supports and encourages personal and professional growth within the nursing team.
• Identify the training needs of staff under their supervision and develop appropriate educational strategies.
• Maintain accurate staff training records.

This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025