Ward Manager

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; South Shields, Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Centre (SRH)

Libraries at hospital sites

Chaplains support

Care Co-ordinator for staff childcare

Job summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Manager for Ward 8 in the Care of the Elderly environment. The post is full-time and permanent, based at South Tyneside Hospital, a 28-bed ward with accreditation and a strong leadership framework.

You will lead the ward, support staff development, maintain high standards of care, collaborate with the MDT, assess and plan patient care, implement and evaluate treatments, participate in teaching, and adhere to NMC and Trust

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
• Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Management and leadership training.

Responsibilities

• The Ward/Department Manager has 24 hour accountability for patient safety and patient experience on their ward/department including line management of their staff.
• They must deliver high quality nursing care by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to provide the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
• They will act as a champion for professional accountability and standards, ensuring that professional practices are in line with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and Trust Policy.
• Ensure environmental standards and cleanliness of the ward/department are maintained in line with Trust and National standards.
• Effectively manage the ward/department nursing resource, ensuring that staff rotas are able to deliver safe and effective patient care.
• Support and contribute to the development of patient care and nursing practice within the Directorate. Supervising junior staff. Contribute to Trust wide projects as required.
• Ensure effective line management of staff and ensure they are supported in performing to their full potential. Ensure junior staff have appropriate support and supervision and are appropriately assessed.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Staff management

Recruitment & selection

NMC standards

Budgeting

Communication

Innovation in practice

Team development

Education

Nursing degree (UK)

Mentorship certificate / Practice Assessor training

Management & leadership training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Manager

The closing date is 16 November 2026

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and passionate seniornurse to work within the Care of the Elderly environment on ward 8 at SouthTyneside Hospital as the ward manager. The ward is a 28 bedded facility.

The Post is full time and permanent position.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and build on leadershipskills to take on the Ward Manager port. The care of the elderly wards takepride in their delivery of excellent nursing care to our ageing population andyou will get the opportunity to develop your role both clinically andprofessionally.

Ward 8 was the first ward in the organisation to attain full wardaccreditation paying testament to the overall standard of care delivered to thepatients. It is a well led facility so you should be reassured that you will begiven an opportunity to develop in your role

Main duties of the job

Leadingthe ward.

Stafsupport, leadership and development.

Maintaininghigh standards of care to the patients.

Workwithin the MDT in the ward effectively with the best interests of the patientat the forefront of all that we do.

Assessingand planning patient care.

Implementingand evaluating treatment plans

Participatein teaching and education

Adhere to NMC

About us

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area.

We offer our staff outstanding benefits -

• Fitness Centre (SRH)
• libraries at both hospital sites
• chaplaincy support
• access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements

If you use AI,and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, wemay withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

The Ward /Department Manager has 24 hour accountability for patient safety and patient experience on their ward/department including line management of their staff.

• They must deliver high quality nursing care by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to provide the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
• They will act as a champion for professional accountability and standards, ensuring that professional practices are in line with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and Trust Policy.
• Ensure environmental standards and cleanliness of the ward/department are maintained in line with Trust and National standards.
• Effectively manage the ward/department nursing resource, ensuring that staff rotas are able to deliver safe and effective patient care.
• Support and contribute to the development of patient care and nursing practice within the Directorate. Supervising junior staff. Contribute to Trust wide projects as required.
• Ensure effective line management of staff and ensure they are supported in performing to their full potential. Ensure junior staff have appropriate support and supervision and are appropriately assessed.

To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of change management.
• Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Evidence of innovation in practice.
• Participation in recruitment and selection process.
• Experience of working at Band 6 and/or Band 7.
• Experience of service redesign.

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
• Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Management and leadership training.

Skills & Knowledge

• Evidence of leadership qualities.
• Awareness of national health and social care policy.
• Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
• Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
• Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
• Understanding of budget and financial control systems.

Physical Skills

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust