Ward Manager

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Ward Manager (Band 7) for a 12 bedded Surgical Ward, covering elective and emergency pathway patients across multiple surgical specialties. This leadership role is essential to maintain KPI delivery and to provide pivotal leadership across the ward.

Interviews are scheduled for 5 November 2026. Applicants will need to provide an immunisation report.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct and local policies.
• Maintain high quality service and timely management/resolution of events; undertake bleep-holder duties.
• Lead and support staff; advise on policy and guidelines; embed clinical governance.
• Identify and resolve complex clinical and non-clinical issues and monitor outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Ward management

Communication

Governance

Job description

An exciting vacancy has become available for a Ward Manager ( Band 7) for an 12 bedded Surgical Ward . This includes elective and emergency pathway patients, under a wide variety of surgical specialities. This leadership role is essential to maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and to provide a pivotal leadership role.
Please note interviews are scheduled for 5th November 2026.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
The role is essential to provide this ward area with a high profile, accessible and responsive leader, accountable for clinical staff, service, governance, standards, safety and quality.

• Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Undertake bleep-holder responsibilities for the area’s on a regular basis.
• A knowledgeable team leader and resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice. Will support staff and users in service and policy development within a defined area/specialty.
• Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
  

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mandy Ewington Job title: Modern Matron Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02476967104
Additional Matron Job share contact
Veronica Flynn [e-mail]