WARD MANAGER - Acute Respiratory Unit

NHS; Worcester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at Worcestershire Royal Hospital for a Band 7 Ward Manager in the Acute Respiratory Unit. The role involves leading a dedicated nursing team, enhancing care standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient management. Ideal candidates will have experience in respiratory medicine, strong leadership skills, and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Significant experience in respiratory care management.
• Proven management skills at Band 6 or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing care management in the Acute Respiratory Unit.
• Ensure effective training programs for clinical staff.
• Advocate for and coordinate patient care planning with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Management

Education

NMC recognised Teaching/Assessing qualification

First Level Registration

Degree or working towards

Job description

Job summary

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Ward Manager - Band 7

Acute Respiratory Unit (ARU)

Full time 37.5 hrs

Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 nurse with a passion for respiratory medicine to join our respiratory ward at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

You will lead a dedicated team delivering a high standard of nursing care to our respiratory patients.

ARU is a 31 bedded unit that includes an 8 bedded high care area for non-invasive positive pressure ventilation and an Intervention Room for day case procedures.

We are looking for a highly motivated experienced registered nurse who will be able to demonstrate significant band 6/7 experience to work with both patients and staff to enhance respiratory care within ARU.

You will have experience in working with multidisciplinary teams and agencies to proactively plan effective, safe discharges.

Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Matron Georgina Darby on direct dial 01905 733883 or bleep 662 via switchboard on 01905 763333.

Main duties of the job

You will require advanced knowledge of respiratory disease and deliver a high standard of nursing care. A teaching qualification and advanced experience of caring for patients with respiratory disease are essential for this post holder.

About us

Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Our objectives are simple:

• Best services for local people
• Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
• Best use of resources
• Best people

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

Details Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9365-25-0470

Job locations

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

Job description Job responsibilities

To ensure a high standard of nursing care at all times through the effective management of staff and resources on his / her allocated department.

To demonstrate strong clinical leadership in stressful and challenging situations.

To promote a positive approach to new challenges and creative ways of working.

To act as advocate for their designated area and liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate all aspects of patient care in the best interests of the patient and family.

To ensure effective training and educational programmes are available by liaising with appropriate personnel to meet the training and educational needs of nurses in the clinical area.

This post carries continuing responsibility for the management of the Ward, including the deployment and supervision of staff.

Accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice.

Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies. Ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further requirements.

Job description Job responsibilities

To ensure a high standard of nursing care at all times through the effective management of staff and resources on his / her allocated department.

To demonstrate strong clinical leadership in stressful and challenging situations.

To promote a positive approach to new challenges and creative ways of working.

To act as advocate for their designated area and liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate all aspects of patient care in the best interests of the patient and family.

To ensure effective training and educational programmes are available by liaising with appropriate personnel to meet the training and educational needs of nurses in the clinical area.

This post carries continuing responsibility for the management of the Ward, including the deployment and supervision of staff.

Accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice.

Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies. Ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further requirements.

Person Specification Other Job Requirements Essential

• Knowledge of key national policy drivers for Acute care.
• Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance.
• Proven management skills.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Calm under pressure.
• High professional standards.
• Committed to quality improvement.

Qualifications Essential

• First Level Registration.
• Degree or working towards.
• Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development.
• Evidence of management experience / training.
• NMC recognised Teaching / Assessing qualification.

Desirable

• Masters degree.

Experience Essential

• Relevant experience at Band 6.
• Relevant experience within respiratory and high care areas.

Desirable

• Teaching expertise.
• Evidence of implementing change in the workplace.
• Complaints handling.

Person Specification Other Job Requirements Essential

• Knowledge of key national policy drivers for Acute care.
• Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance.
• Proven management skills.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Calm under pressure.
• High professional standards.
• Committed to quality improvement.

Qualifications Essential

• First Level Registration.
• Degree or working towards.
• Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development.
• Evidence of management experience / training.
• NMC recognised Teaching / Assessing qualification.

Desirable

• Masters degree.

Experience Essential

• Relevant experience at Band 6.
• Relevant experience within respiratory and high care areas.

Desirable

• Teaching expertise.
• Evidence of implementing change in the workplace.
• Complaints handling.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)