Ward Manager | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

st georges nhs trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Ward Manager to lead and coordinate the nursing team. The role involves ensuring the management and organization of the ward while providing excellent nursing care and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will demonstrate leadership, possess a strong commitment to patient care, and proactively improve nursing practices. Applications close on November 4, 2025.

Qualifications

• Continuous responsibility for the management & organisation of the ward/department.
• Ability to lead and motivate a nursing team.
• Expertise in assessing and improving nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ward policies and procedures.
• Ensure patient care meets complex needs.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and monitor standards.
• Proactively manage complaints and ensure patient sensitivity.

Job description

Overview

To act as the professional role model, leading and co-ordinating the nursing team. To have continuous responsibility for the management & organisation of the ward/department. To be accountable for the overall provision of excellent nursing care and to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop ward philosophy to ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented, leading on development of nursing practice.
• Assess the effectiveness of current practices within the ward & introduce innovations that lead to improved quality of care.
• Maintain personal contact with patients, relatives & carers being courteous & sensitive to their needs & act as an effective role model always ensuring a friendly environment.
• With the multidisciplinary team, ensure that nursing care is provided to meet complex needs.
• Ensure that there are systems in place to store, check and administer drugs in accordance with the Trust/NMC policies.
• Provide expert guidance & supervision aiding problem solving & clinical decision making.
• Ensuring accurate & timely nursing records are maintained, monitoring standards & taking corrective action as appropriate.
• Continually review the staffing levels/skill mix in accordance with the changing needs of the service & informing the Senior Nurse of any problems that may arise.
• Be proactive in the prevention & management of complaints. When they do occur to investigate & respond in accordance with the Trust complaints & improvements policies.
• Lead & motivate the nursing team by giving clear, achievable objectives.
• Be a strong & visible presence in the ward ensuring that there is regular contact with patients, carers & staff.
• Communicating, influencing & working with the multidisciplinary team to promote excellent care & informed clinical decisions.

About the Trust

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Application/inquiries

Please see Full B7 Gray Ward Manager Job Description and Person Specification attached or call contact below if further information required.

This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025