Ward Manager

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for their Children's Ward and Paediatric Assessment Unit in Swindon. This role involves managing ward operations, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring high-quality care for children. Candidates should have experience in paediatrics and demonstrate strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Further training and experience to Masters level or equivalent.
• Evidence of post registration development or willingness to work towards.
• Paediatric specific competencies or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Children's Ward and Paediatric Assessment Area.
• Deliver key performance targets to improve patient experience.
• Lead and support the nursing team in delivering high-quality care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Child care experience

Team development

Education

Management/Leadership Qualification

Teaching Qualification

EPALS certification

NMC Registered Sick Children's Nurse

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dynamic team on the Children's Ward and Paediatric Assessment Unit at Great Western Hospital, Swindon.

This is a busy, friendly acute unit caring for children aged 0-18 with a wide range of conditions including surgery, oncology, orthopaedics, and ENT. The ward comprises 22 inpatient beds alongside an adjacent Paediatric assessment unit.

This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Paediatric experience who is committed to delivering high-quality care and has strong leadership skills. You'll be responsible for motivating and supporting staff across the unit, ensuring safe and effective care, and leading on quality improvement. You'll also help shape team objectives and support ongoing development opportunities for staff.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the daily clinical and operational management of the Children's Ward and the Paediatric Assessment Area and the professional development of staff.

The ward manager will have continuing responsibility and accountability for their team and provide transformational leadership to promote a positive culture in which a highly motivated nursing team can flourish. The ward manager will lead and manage the nursing team in delivering high quality care to young people and children.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will deliver key performance targets aimed at improving quality, reducing risk, improving patient experience and ensuring sound financial and human resource management within the clinical area.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Further training and experience to Masters level or equivalent
• Evidence of post registration development or willingness to work towards
• Paediatric specific competencies or willingness to undertake
• Management/Leadership Qualification
• Teaching Qualification
• NMC Registered Sick Children's Nurse
• EPALS

Experience

• Recent experience in acute Paediatric setting
• Experience in leading, supporting and developing a team
• Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
• To have an awareness of up-to-date trust projects and issues

Salary and Benefits

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community.