Ward Manager - Oncology

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Leadership and Ward Management role focused on delivering high standards of patient care within the ward. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, promote evidence-based practice, and drive continuous quality improvement to optimise patient outcomes and experiences.

The role covers operational management, workforce planning, recruitment, staff wellbeing, and ensuring governance compliance while championing person-centred

Responsibilities

• Provide visible and effective clinical leadership across the ward.
• Lead by example and promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
• Support and guide the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and experiences.
• Maintain a clinical presence within the ward, supporting patients, families, and staff.
• Lead recruitment activities and workforce planning to ensure safe staffing levels and appropriate skill mix.
• Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the ward, including rostering, patient flow and service delivery.
• Manage allocated budgets and resources in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, governance and organisational standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including audits and quality assurance activities.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and implement best practice across the service.
• Champion person-centred care and ensure patients are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Collaborate with patients, families and stakeholders to continuously improve services.

Job description

Clinical Leadership Provide visible and effective clinical leadership across the ward and act as an expert resource for nursing practice. Ensure high standards of patient care are developed, implemented, monitored, and maintained. Lead by example and promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement. Support and guide the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and experiences. Maintain a clinical presence within the ward, supporting patients, families, and staff. Team Leadership and Workforce Management Lead, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary team, creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture. Conduct annual performance appraisals and provide regular feedback and coaching to colleagues. Develop and implement performance and development plans where required. Promote staff wellbeing, engagement, retention, and professional development. Lead recruitment activities and workforce planning to ensure safe staffing levels and appropriate skill mix. Operational and Financial Management Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the ward. Manage workforce resources, rostering, patient flow, and service delivery. Monitor performance against key quality, operational, and financial targets. Manage allocated budgets and resources in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Ensure compliance with regulatory, governance, and organisational standards. Quality and Service Improvement Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational effectiveness. Lead audits, quality assurance activities, and service development projects. Ensure compliance with clinical governance frameworks, policies, and procedures. Identify opportunities for innovation and implement best practice across the service. Patient Experience Champion person-centred care and ensure patients are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion at all times. Promote a culture focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes and experiences. Collaborate with patients, families, and stakeholders to continuously improve services.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust