Ward Manager & Department Manager UCC/AAU

HCA Healthcare UK; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Ward/Department Manager for the Urgent Care Centre. The ideal candidate will have a registered nurse qualification and a minimum of 5 years of post-registration experience. Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, ensuring quality care, and fostering team development. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary and requires a commitment to excellent clinical leadership and patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of post-registration experience.
• Ability to manage daily operations in a clinical setting.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations within the Urgent Care Centre.
• Ensure high standards of care and clinical governance.
• Promote the unit within the hospital and HCA.

Skills

Registered Nurse qualification

Leadership skills

Clinical expertise

Job description

Ward/Department Manager – Urgent Care Centre and AAU

London: The Wellington Hospital

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Shift times: Monday – Friday

Permanent contract

Salary: Competitive

We are looking for a Ward/Department Manager to join The Urgent Care Centre & AAU team at The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK.

As the Ward/Department Manager for the Urgent Care Centre & AAU, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing patient experiences and delivering exceptional clinical and professional leadership to the team.

The Manager will be responsible for supervising daily operations within the Urgent Care Centre and overseeing timely assessment, treatment and admissions as required. Together with responsibility of the daily operations within the AAU.

This position provides mentorship and support to the team, serving as both a clinical expert and role model.

You will ensure that the highest standards of care are maintained through rigorous monitoring of both personal and clinical team competence, implementing evidence‑based practices, adherence to policy & guidelines, fostering development initiatives and delivering high quality service to patients, their families and other stakeholders.

You will be responsible for adhering to budgetary guidelines and meeting workforce planning objectives.

This role requires active promotion of the Unit within The Wellington Hospital and HCA, as well as participation in relevant forums to drive continuous improvement.

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What you’ll bring:

• Registered Nurse qualification
• Minimum of 5 years of post-registration experience>