Nursing Ward Manager - 12 month FTC

The Methodist Church in Britain; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave including bank-h/

Private healthcare and health-insur

Gym and wellbeing benefits

Pension scheme with flexible options

Spire for You discounts

Bupa wellness screening

Ongoing development and support

Job summary

Spire Dunedin Hospital is seeking a Ward Manager for the Surgical Ward on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role oversees daily ward operations, patient care, staff development, complaints and clinical governance, with service development in collaboration with the Head of Clinical Services.

Full-time, variable weekday shifts. Applicants must be an NMC-registered nurse with no restrictions and have prior surgical ward experience, plus extensive acute nursing background.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with no restrictions on practice.
• At least two years managing a ward and leading a clinical team.
• Previous experience within a surgical ward environment.
• Minimum of five years' nursing experience in an acute setting.
• Previous experience as Ward Manager, Deputy Ward Manager, Sister or Charge Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care on the Surgical Ward.
• Run the ward's day-to-day operational performance and service delivery.
• Give visible clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing team.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, induction and ongoing development of staff.
• Lead, coach and develop the ward team.
• Promote clinical excellence, patient safety and continuous improvement.
• Handle patient feedback and complaints, using learning to improve the patient experience.
• Embed governance, audit, risk management and regulatory requirements in daily practice.
• Work with the Head of Clinical Services on quality, performance and service development.

Skills

Leadership capability

Clinical governance

Communication & stakeholder management

Patient care excellence

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Ward Manager to lead the Surgical Ward at Spire Dunedin Hospital on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The post covers the ward's day-to-day running, patient care, staff development, complaints and clinical governance, plus service development with the Head of Clinical Services. The hospital has two theatres, 16 inpatient beds and three recovery bays, and the role is full-time on variable weekday shifts. Applicants need NMC registration without restrictions and prior surgical ward experience.

What the job involves

• Lead assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care on the Surgical Ward
• Run the ward's day-to-day operational performance and service delivery
• Give visible clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing team
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, induction and ongoing development of staff
• Lead, coach and develop the ward team
• Promote clinical excellence, patient safety and continuous improvement
• Handle patient feedback and complaints, using learning to improve the patient experience
• Embed governance, audit, risk management and regulatory requirements in daily practice
• Work with the Head of Clinical Services on quality, performance and service development

What’s required

Registration & licences

• NMC registered nurse with no restrictions on practice

Experience

• At least two years managing a ward and leading a clinical team
• Previous experience within a surgical ward environment
• Minimum of five years' nursing experience in an acute setting
• Previous experience as Ward Manager, Deputy Ward Manager, Sister or Charge Nurse

Skills & knowledge

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, develop and performance-manage clinical teams
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient care and patient experience

Nice to have

• Clinical leadership training or management-related CPD

What’s offered

• 35 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• Access to private healthcare and health insurance options
• Gym and wellbeing benefits
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• 'Spire for You' reward platform with discounts and cashback from over 1,000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Ongoing development, support and reward