Ward manager

Central London Community Health Trust; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare is seeking an experienced Ward Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership for our inpatient ward at Finchley Memorial Hospital. You will lead and support the nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care while fostering a positive, inclusive culture.

Working with the MDT, Matron and Clinical Lead, you will drive quality, support staff development and improvements in patient outcomes through compassionate, innovative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical and operational leadership to ensure safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care for patients with complex health needs.
• Take overall responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within the ward, ensuring high standards of care and patient experience.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, community services, social care and other key partners to ensure seamless, coordinated care and effective discharge planning.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients through risk assessment, safeguarding practices, infection prevention and control, and adherence to clinical governance requirements.
• Support patients, families and carers by providing information, guidance and involvement in care planning and decision-making.
• Be responsible for the performance, supervision and development of ward staff, ensuring appropriate support, appraisal and performance management processes.
• Work closely with the Matron and Clinical Lead to support service development, achieve quality and performance targets, and ensure the efficient use of resources while delivering high-quality patient-centred care.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Ward Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership for our inpatient ward at Finchley Memorial Hospital. The successful candidate will lead and support the nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care while promoting a positive and inclusive team culture. The Ward Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward, ensuring high standards of care, effective team performance, and continuous service improvement. Working closely with the MDT, Matron, and Clinical Lead, you will drive quality, support staff development, and ensure patients receive seamless, compassionate care. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate nurse leader who is committed to developing others, enhancing patient outcomes, and shaping the future of the service through innovation, collaboration, and strong clinical leadership.

• Provide visible clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care for patients with complex health needs.
• Take overall responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within the ward, ensuring high standards of care and patient experience
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, community services, social care, and other key partners to ensure seamless, coordinated care and effective discharge planning.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients through effective risk assessment, safeguarding practices, infection prevention and control, and adherence to clinical governance requirements.
• Support patients, families, and carers by providing information, guidance, and involvement in care planning and decision-making.
• Be responsible for the performance, supervision, and development of ward staff, ensuring appropriate support, appraisal, and performance management processes are in place
• Work closely with the Matron and Clinical Lead to support service development, achieve quality and performance targets, and ensure the efficient use of resources while delivering high-quality patient-centred care.

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.