Ward Manager

Ramsay Health Care; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ramsay Health Care as a Ward Manager to lead and support a dedicated team in providing excellent patient care. This role requires proven leadership, clinical experience, and a commitment to maintaining high healthcare standards within a renowned independent hospital. You'll have opportunities to develop your skills through the Ramsay Academy.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare and life assurance

Free uniform and DBS check

Free onsite parking

Employee discount programme

Access to Wellbeing Centre

Recognition awards for long service

Family-friendly policies

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Ward Nurse and clinical supervisor required.
• NMC registration with full compliance essential.
• Ability to manage staffing and rosters desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and nurture a healthcare team.
• Deliver high standards of patient care.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

Skills

Patient Care

Leadership

Change Management

Decision Making

Compliance with CQC Standards

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

At Ramsay Health Care, we know our people are our most important asset. Join us as a Ward Manager where you'll help to lead, manage, and nurture a team in one of the leading providers of independent healthcare in the UK. Together, you'll deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in an environment where there is 'more time to care'.

You already have proven success in leading a large team, as well as experience in change management and transformation. Not only will you be valued for these skills and expertise, but you'll also have time to build on them through our Ramsay Academy. We put the patient at the heart of everything we do, as our 'Speaking Up for Safety' programme demonstrates.

Where you'll be based

Fulwood Hall Hospital was opened as a purpose-built facility in 1986. Independent patient satisfaction surveys show that 99% of our patients would recommend the hospital to family and friends. Due to careful screening and rigorous infection control processes, the hospital continues to have a 0% MRSA incidence.

The hospital has eight private consulting rooms supported by a fully equipped outpatient treatment room, a pre-operative assessment unit for screening and assessing patients prior to surgery, modern imaging facilities, and a new physiotherapy and sports therapy department including a gymnasium.

What you'll bring with you

• Registration with the NMC including full compliance
• Ability to deliver high standards of patient care
• Previous clinical supervisory experience and background as a Ward Nurse
• Experience managing rosters and staffing (desirable)
• Enthusiasm and a can-do attitude
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
• A good working knowledge and compliance with CQC Standards
• The ability to make decisions and use your initiative
• Passion to deliver excellent care in a busy and challenging environment
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days' annual leave plus eight Bank Holiday days
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Free onsite parking and a subsidized staff restaurant
• Access to our employee discount programme
• Wellbeing Centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line
• Long service, employee recognition, and appreciation awards
• Access to the Ramsay Academy, providing opportunities to grow, develop, and specialise in your career

About us

We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff, and 200,000 patients treated annually, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We offer a wide range of clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services, and physiotherapy. Our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we pride ourselves on high-quality staff, excellent relationships with doctors, and a strong partnership with the NHS.

As part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience operating in 11 countries, our ethos is caring for people, which makes a significant difference in the lives of millions. Our people are our most important asset, key to our success and growth.

To apply

Please contact Thomas Capstick for an informal chat or to ask questions before applying. You can also apply directly via our careers portal.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close the advert early to ensure a quality recruitment process.

It's more than what we do; it's who we are. Everything we do aims to deliver the best care, a belief as true today as when we first welcomed patients in 1964.

"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset, which has been key to our ongoing success.

We proudly support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists, having achieved the Silver Award in the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community, including our staff and patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.