Ward Manager | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in City of London is seeking a Clinical Leader for the Amber Unit – Frailty Assessment Unit. You will oversee the management of frail patients, providing leadership and fostering a collaborative environment focused on high-quality care. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership skills and experience in acute or geriatric care. This role provides the opportunity to make a significant impact on vulnerable patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a diverse team and drive high-quality care with compassion.
• Understanding the complexities of frailty and managing the complex needs of older adults.
• Compassionate, empathetic approach to dealing with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and support to the team, ensuring effective and safe care delivery.
• Supervising and mentoring staff, conducting appraisals, and ensuring training.
• Overseeing the assessment and management of frail patients with personalized care plans.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Managing bed capacity, patient flow and resources for smooth operations.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

In-depth Clinical Knowledge

Empathy and Communication

Experience in Acute or Geriatric Care

Job description

Overview

Working in Amber Unit - Frailty Assessment Unit is both rewarding and impactful. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable patients, often at the most critical juncture in their healthcare journey. The role allows you to be at the forefront of patient-centered care, working collaboratively with a range of specialists to ensure that frail older adults are assessed holistically, treated effectively and supported through their care transitions.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about geriatric care, multi-disciplinary teamwork and improving patient outcomes in a highly supportive environment.

Key qualifications

• Strong leadership skills: the ability to lead a diverse team and drive high-quality care with compassion.
• In-depth Clinical Knowledge: understanding the complexities of frailty and managing the complex needs of older adults.
• Empathy and Communication: a compassionate, empathetic approach to dealing with patients and families in a sensitive, often emotional environment.
• Experience in Acute or Geriatric Care: familiarity with frailty assessments, polypharmacy and multidisciplinary care models.

Key responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: providing leadership and support to the team, ensuring that evidence-based care is delivered effectively and safely.
• Staff Management: supervising and mentoring staff, conducting appraisals, and ensuring proper training and development.
• Patient Care Oversight: overseeing the assessment and management of frail patients, ensuring they receive personalized care plans to optimize their health and well-being.
• Collaborative Working: working closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and improve patient outcomes.
• Operational Management: managing bed capacity, patient flow and resources effectively to ensure smooth unit operations.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025