Ward Manager - Short stay Charnley

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in Harlow is seeking a Ward Manager to lead the Charnley short stay medical ward. You will drive outstanding patient care, provide clinical leadership, and work with the wider Acute Medicine team to improve efficiency and patient experience in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate closely with nursing staff and the practice development team to foster learning, ensure evidence-based care, and maintain high standards across the ward.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in ward settings.
• Excellent communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience improving patient care and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Ward with positive, visible leadership.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
• Ensure staff are supported, trained, and perform to standards.
• Oversee staffing, rosters, and absence management.
• Work with Matron and Acute Medicine team to improve efficiency and patient experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Roster management

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Ward Manager to lead and manage Charnley short stay medical ward at the Princess Alexandra NHS Trust based in Harlow.

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Ward Manager to lead and manage Charnley short stay medical ward at the Princess Alexandra NHS Trust based in Harlow.

In this role you will be an integral part of a team who are committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise.

You will have proven success in leadership and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals promoting a 'joined -up' approach to patient centred care. You will also possess excellent clinical skills related to an Urgent and Emergency care environment.

Main duties of the job

You will be a motivated and enthusiastic person who can lead by example through positive and visible leadership to manage the Ward.

You will have excellent communication skills, which you will use to collaborate with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the nursing team are supported to deliver excellent care, by providing leadership and direction, sharing clinical knowledge, assessing ward performance identifying areas for development and implementing actions to improve, supporting staff to reach their full potential and patients receive care that is evidence based by a team that have the skills required.

You will provide support for your nursing team and work together with the practice development team to ensure all staff work within an atmosphere which is conducive to learning and development.

You will manage the ward staff establishment with excellent Roster management and management of staff absence.

You will work with your Matron and other senior members of the team, providing assurance of standards within the ward.

You will work with the wider Acute Medicine team to include the Emergency Department to improve efficiency and patient experience on the ward within this fast paced environment.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we're working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We're a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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