Ward Manager 7C Children’s Gastroenterology | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in London is seeking an experienced manager for a 14 bedded children’s ward specializing in gastroenterology. The successful candidate will provide expert clinical leadership, manage nursing staff, and ensure high standards of care for vulnerable patients. This role involves 24-hour accountability and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. It offers a chance to make a significant difference in the lives of children with complex health needs.

Qualifications

• Previous gastroenterology experience.
• Ability to provide expert clinical leadership.
• Experience managing nursing or associated staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a 14 bedded children’s ward focusing on gastroenterology.
• Provide 24 hour accountability for overall ward management.
• Lead development of nursing practice and standards of care.

Job description

Overview

The role is to manage a 14 bedded children’s ward with a focus on gastroenterology. You will share clinical and managerial skills in this role. We are looking for an individual with previous gastroenterology experience who is committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable paediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal failure and other relevant conditions.

The post holder will provide expert clinical leadership at ward level, setting and delivering high standards of clinical care. The post holder will provide 24 hour accountability for the overall management of the ward and the delivery of nursing care. Responsibilities include the management, deployment and supervision of nursing and associated staff and the management of the budget. You will lead the development of ward nursing practice and standards of care and be responsible for the education of patients and staff.

The post holder will provide an element of coordination of the discharge of complex, long-term patients, delegating appropriate tasks to relevant team members.

Organisation context

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The Barts Health group is focused on becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation, continuing to improve services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, delivering safe and compassionate care. We aim to be an outstanding place to work where the WeCare values and behaviours guide how we work together, promote inclusion and ensure staff feel they belong.

Values and equality

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Documents

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Working environment

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025