Sister/Charge Nurse - Blundell ward

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Ward Manager to lead a dedicated nursing team in a prominent healthcare institution. This role involves overseeing the operations of a specialized ward focused on head and neck cancer, ensuring high-quality care and efficient resource management. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for patient care, supported by a team of professionals dedicated to clinical excellence. This position offers a chance to enhance your clinical and leadership skills while contributing to service development in a renowned healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing nursing teams and ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on staff well-being and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ward operations and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and support staff health and well-being.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing

Clinical Governance

Staff Management

Operational Management

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Leadership Training

Job description

Job summary

An exciting job opportunity has arisen to support Blundell ward as a substantive Ward Manager.

The ward specializes in head and neck cancer, oncology, haematology, and ear, nose, and throat, including both surgical and medical specialties. It particularly focuses on caring for patients with airway concerns and those with altered airways, such as tracheostomy and laryngectomy care.

Blundell Ward is based at Guy's Hospital with 24 beds, including 4 side rooms.

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and skilled leader to join our dedicated nursing team. In this leadership role, you will oversee the ward's smooth operation, ensuring high-quality patient care, efficient resource management, and staff and patient well-being.

If you're a passionate, experienced leading nurse looking to enhance your clinical and leadership skills while playing a key role in service development, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

You will be supported by deputy managers, a Matron, a Head of Nursing, and a Practice Development Nurse to thrive and develop within the Surgical Oncology directorate.

Closing date: 14th May 2025

Main duties of the job

1. Leadership and Remodelling
2. Staff Management, Education and Training
3. Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
4. Service Development
5. Providing high-quality care and assurance
6. Supporting Staff health and wellbeing
7. Operational management and patient flow including discharge planning
8. Managing budgets and safe staffing

About us

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—and community services in Lambeth and Southwark. We have a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research, and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest and most successful foundation trusts, providing specialist care for heart and lung, cancer, and renal services, alongside a full range of local hospital and community services for residents in Lambeth and Southwark.

As part of King's Health Partners, we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, integrating world-class clinical services, teaching, and research. We host a National Institute for Health Research biomedical research centre established with King's College London in 2007, along with dedicated clinical research facilities.

Date posted: 02 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 per annum including HCA

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 196-NM12837

Job locations: Guys Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London, SE1 9RT