Parkside Inpatient Ward Manager

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Greenham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced clinical leader to provide effective leadership for a 10-bedded private inpatient ward within a GIRFT-accredited elective hospital. The role focuses on safe, high-quality, patient-centred care in line with NHS standards and organisational policies.

You will manage day-to-day ward operations, staffing, performance, recruitment, training and development, while promoting infection prevention, clinical governance and continuous

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership within the ward, promoting service excellence and patient safety.
• Deliver and oversee high standards of nursing care across the patient pathway.
• Collaborate with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and improve outcomes.
• Develop nurse-led services to improve patient access and ward efficiency.
• Mentor and supervise junior nursing staff and contribute to induction and training.
• Maintain quality assurance, monitor incidents and feedback, and implement improvements.
• Support governance, risk management, infection prevention, safeguarding, and standards.
• Work with Matron to improve patient flow, ward capacity and service development.
• Maximise bed utilisation and resource efficiency while maintaining care standards.
• Foster effective communication and a positive ward culture focused on continuous improvement.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Infection control

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Risk management

Out of hours leadership

Job description

Provide effective clinical and operational leadership for a 10-bedded private inpatient ward within a GIRFT-accredited elective hospital, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care in line with NHS standards, organisational policies and best practice guidelines.

Lead the day-to-day management of the ward, maintaining high standards of patient safety, clinical effectiveness, patient experience and operational efficiency. Oversee staffing, workforce planning, skill mix, performance management and staff development to ensure the delivery of effective and responsive nursing care. Support the recruitment, induction, training and ongoing professional development of nursing staff, fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment.

Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control measures, safeguarding requirements, clinical governance processes and relevant regulatory standards. Monitor quality indicators, patient outcomes, incidents and feedback, implementing appropriate actions to promote continuous improvement and enhance the patient experience. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and wider hospital services to coordinate patient pathways, facilitate timely admissions and discharges, and maintain efficient bed utilisation.

Promote a culture of accountability, clinical excellence and continuous learning, ensuring that care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice and organisational objectives. Actively contribute to service development, risk management, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Undertake the senior duty nurse role out of hours on a monthly basis, providing site-wide clinical leadership, professional support and operational oversight. Respond to clinical escalations, staffing challenges and operational incidents, ensuring appropriate decision-making, effective communication and the maintenance of safe patient care across the hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Provide strong clinical leadership within the ward, promoting service excellence, professional accountability and the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality, patient-centred care in line with NHS standards and organisational policies.
• Deliver and oversee exceptional standards of nursing care, ensuring patients and consultants receive a responsive, professional and efficient service throughout the patient pathway.
• Work collaboratively with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, support clinical decision-making and ensure positive patient outcomes and experiences.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of nurse-led services to improve patient access, enhance service delivery, streamline clinical pathways and maximise operational efficiency.
• Support, mentor and supervise junior nursing staff, promoting professional development, clinical competence and adherence to evidence-based practice. Facilitate learning opportunities and contribute to staff induction, training and performance development.
• Collaborate with the Matron to maintain robust quality assurance processes, monitor clinical standards, review incidents and patient feedback, and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and experience.
• Support clinical governance, risk management, infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and compliance with relevant regulatory and professional standards.
• Work closely with the Matron and wider management team to support service expansion, identify opportunities for service development and improve patient flow and ward capacity.
• Contribute to maximising bed utilisation, resource efficiency and service productivity while maintaining high standards of care and supporting the financial sustainability of the service.
• Promote effective communication, multidisciplinary collaboration and a positive ward culture focused on continuous improvement, patient satisfaction and the delivery of excellent clinical outcomes.