Surgical Ward Lead (Band 7) - KPI & Governance

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is recruiting a Ward Manager (Band 7) for a 12-bed Surgical Ward, covering elective and emergency pathways under a range of surgical specialties. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, maintain KPI performance, uphold governance, safety and quality, and provide visible clinical leadership across shifts.

The role requires the ability to respond to incidents, manage staff wellbeing, and drive service improvement within a respected teaching

Qualifications

• Experience in ward management and clinical leadership.
• Strong communication and staff supervision skills.
• Knowledge of governance, policy and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for governance, safety and quality in the ward.
• Provide leadership to clinical staff and ensure KPI delivery.
• Communicate policy and procedures and support staff development.
• Identify and resolve complex clinical and non-clinical issues and monitor outcomes.

Skills

Ward management

Leadership

Communication

Governance

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is recruiting a Ward Manager (Band 7) for a 12-bed Surgical Ward, covering elective and emergency pathways under a range of surgical specialties. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, maintain KPI performance, uphold governance, safety and quality, and provide visible clinical leadership across shifts.

The role requires the ability to respond to incidents, manage staff wellbeing, and drive service improvement within a respected teaching