Sister/Charge Nurse - Blundell ward

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Camden Town is seeking an experienced Ward Manager for Blundell Ward, specializing in head and neck care. You will lead a dedicated nursing team, oversee operations, and enhance patient care quality. The ideal candidate is a compassionate nurse leader with strong organizational skills. This role offers professional development opportunities and a chance to make a significant impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

• Passionate nurse with strong leadership skills and commitment to patient care.
• Natural mentor with excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Visionary leader eager to drive innovation within a nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dedicated nursing team delivering high-quality care.
• Oversee daily ward operations and champion patient-centred care.
• Support staff development and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Clinical knowledge in managing complex airway and oncology patients

Job description

Overview

Exciting Leadership Opportunity: Ward Manager - Blundell Ward, Specialist Head and Neck Care & ENT Ward

Are you a passionate nurse with strong leadership skills and a deep commitment to specialised patient care? Do you want to lead a team delivering world-class nursing for patients with complex head and neck conditions? If so, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact! We are thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity to join Blundell Ward as a Substantive Ward Manager — a ward renowned for its exceptional care in head and neck cancer, oncology, haematology, and ENT, encompassing both surgical and medical specialties. Why Blundell Ward? Blundell Ward is a ward of excellence specialising in caring for patients with complex airways, including tracheostomy and laryngectomy care. Our patients often undergo life-saving, extensive surgeries that affect them physically and psychologically, creating a unique chance for you to lead a compassionate, holistic approach that truly transforms patient journeys. Located on the Guys Site, Blundell Ward offers 24 beds, including 4 side rooms, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

What You'll Do

• Lead and inspire a dedicated nursing team delivering specialised, high-quality care to our patients.
• Oversee smooth daily ward operations.
• Champion holistic, patient-centred care addressing the physical and psychological needs of both patients and staff.
• Support and develop staff to reach their full potential.
• Shape service development and continuous improvement; join a highly skilled, supportive team including deputy managers, Matron, Head of Nursing, and Practice Development Nurse dedicated to your growth.
• Thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment where your leadership directly impacts patient lives.
• Enjoy ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities within a leading Surgical Oncology directorate.
• An experienced, compassionate nurse leader.

• Clinical knowledge in managing complex airway and oncology patients is desirable but not essential.
• A natural mentor with strong organisational and communication skills.
• A visionary leader eager to drive innovation and deliver excellence.
• A collaborative team player ready to make a real difference every day and bring the team with them.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.