Ward Manager - Stanhoe Ward

Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Free counselling service

Stream wage access app

Support for perimenopause/menopause

StaffNetworks

Job summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Manager (Band 7) to lead the general medical ward on Stanhoe Ward. You will provide clinical and operational leadership, manage staff and resources, and ensure high-quality patient care.

The role is 12 months maternity cover with full-time hours and occasional weekend shifts. Applicants should bring extensive clinical and managerial experience, with a focus on safety, governance and evidence‑based practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or other registered healthcare professional
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent professional qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Responsibilities

• Ensuring safe staffing levels and workforce management
• Monitoring quality, safety and patient experience
• Managing incidents, complaints and governance processes

Skills

Managerial & leadership ability

IV drug administration

Infusion pump skills

Knowledge of evidence-based practice

Knowledge of NHS issues

Education

Degree in Nursing

ENB 998 or equivalent

Job description

Main area Stanhoe Ward - Nursing Grade Band 7 Contract 12 months (Existing Trust employees are welcome to apply as a secondment providing they have agreement from their current line manager before they apply.) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Will include shift work and weekend working at times) Job ref 426-517-26MG

Site The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Town King's Lynn Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Are you passionate about delivering high quality care within a medical environment and do you love working with a great team? If the answer is yes then this may be the role for you!

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to lead the team on our busy general medical ward.

The Ward Manager provides clinical, professional and operational leadership for the medical ward, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care. They are responsible for managing staff, maintaining patient safety, overseeing ward performance, managing resources and ensuring compliance with Trust and regulatory standards.

The right candidate will need to have extensive relevant clinical experience and a clear focus on ensuring patients receive specialist high quality care at all times. The role involves leading and managing a well established team as well as providing clinical expertise and working clinically on the ward.

This role is to cover maternity leave for 12 months and so a secondment or fixed term contract will be considered.

Main duties of the job

• Ensuring safe staffing levels and workforce management.
• Monitoring quality, safety and patient experience.
• Managing incidents, complaints and governance processes.

Working for our organisation

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the‑art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined‑up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community‑based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award‑winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this fantastic opportunity at Team QEH, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or other registered professional within healthcare
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Degree in Nursing
• Evidence of further continued professional development

Experience

• Relevant managerial experience at Band 6 Level or above
• Previous experience as shift/team leader
• Experience of teaching/supporting students, Healthcare Assistants and other qualified staff
• Experience of participating in budget management

Skills, abilities and knowledge

• Competency in IV drug administration and Infusion pump skills
• Managerial and leadership ability
• Knowledge of evidence informed and research based practice
• Knowledge of up to date nursing and NHS issues

Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience, but we also recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our core values (attached).

By applying for this post, you are agreeing to the transfer of information in the application form to Trac jobs & if you are offered a job your personal information will be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system. Please check your email account including your junk folder, regularly for communication regarding this vacancy.

We offer our staff a wide range of benefits and support including:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Free counselling service
• Access to Stream - an app-based service that provides instant earned wage access*
• Support and advice for staff affected by either Perimenopause or Menopause
• Opportunity to join our Staff Networks which include Armed Forces, REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Culture Heritage), Disability and LGBTQ+ networks.

We are committed to being a menopause friendly employer.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Certificates of Sponsorship / Visa and Immigration

Although the salary for Band 3+posts is expected to meet the applicable UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) salary threshold from December 2026 and may therefore be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, (subject to the immigration rules in force at the time of application) applicants are responsible for checking their own eligibility against the relevant immigration requirements. The availability of sponsorship and any visa application remain subject to UKVI rules and approval. If you are not eligible, any offer of employment already made may be withdrawn.

Please note that all Nursing and Healthcare Assistant (HCA) vacancies require a face‑to‑face interview.

If you require sponsorship to work in this role including where you are currently sponsored, and wish to change employer, please review the Skilled Worker visa eligibility criteria before applying. Further information is available on the Government website: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Applications

We encourage applicants to ensure that applications accurately reflect their own skills, experience, achievements and motivations. While AI and other digital tools can support drafting and proofreading, applications should be written in a way that genuinely represents the individual applicant.

During our assessment process, we are looking to understand your personal knowledge, experience and suitability for the role. Applications that relyon AI-generated content may not provide an accurate reflection of your capabilities and could make it more difficult for us to assess your suitability fairly or accurately during the interview process.

We encourage candidates to take the time to prepare accurate applications using their own examples and experiences, enabling a fair and transparent recruitment process for all applicants.

Important Notice for Applicants

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices. We do not charge any fees for applications, recruitment processes, sponsorship arrangements or offers of employment. All vacancies are advertised through our official recruitment channels and all recruitment communications will come from authorised Trust representatives using official contact details. If you are asked to make a payment, provide banking information, or have concerns about the authenticity of a recruitment communication, please contact our Recruitment Team for verification before taking any action.

For Overseas Applicants

Please be aware that fraudulent organisations and individuals sometimes falsely claim to represent NHS employers. The Trust will never request payment for employment opportunities, Certificates of Sponsorship, recruitment administration, or visa support. Applicants should only rely on information published on the Trust's official website and recruitment systems.

The Trust reserves the right to review applications from former employees and may take previous employment history into account as part of the selection process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.