Ward Manager, Clinical Lead – Band 7 | Flexible Working

Epsom Sthelier; St Helier; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group is seeking a Band 7 Ward Manager to provide clinical leadership on a busy hospital ward, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and strong team development.

You will oversee day-to-day ward operations, staffing and workforce planning, patient flow, and governance processes, while working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver reliable, evidence-based care within NHS policies. Flexible working options are available.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear clinical leadership, setting high standards of nursing care
• Ensure safe, evidence-based, and person-centred care at all times
• Act as a role model for professional practice and behaviour
• Respond to complex clinical situations and lead escalation when required
• Maintain patient safety, infection prevention, and risk management
• Ensure compliance with NHS policies, CQC standards, and trust guidelines
• Investigate incidents, complaints, and concerns; implement learning
• Monitor quality indicators (falls, pressure damage, medication safety)
• Manage and support nursing and support staff on the ward
• Lead recruitment, retention, appraisal (PDR), sickness and absence management
• Ensure appropriate skill mix and safe staffing levels
• Support staff wellbeing, supervision, and professional development
• Oversee day-to-day running of the ward
• Manage patient flow, admissions, discharges, and bed capacity
• Coordinate multidisciplinary team (MDT) working
• Ensure effective communication within the team and with senior management
• Support training and competency development of staff and students
• Identify learning needs and ensure mandatory training compliance
• Encourage reflective practice and continuous improvement

Job description

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group is seeking a Band 7 Ward Manager to provide clinical leadership on a busy hospital ward, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and strong team development.

You will oversee day-to-day ward operations, staffing and workforce planning, patient flow, and governance processes, while working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver reliable, evidence-based care within NHS policies. Flexible working options are available.