Ward Manager – Surgical Private Hospital

Compass Associates; Guildford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health and wellbeing benefits

Lifestyle and retail discounts

Job summary

Compass Associates are recruiting an experienced Ward Manager for a private hospital in Guildford, Surrey. The role leads the inpatient ward and nursing team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care in a modern environment.

The successful candidate will be an RGN with current NMC registration, with leadership experience at Ward Manager/Junior Sister level and strong governance, staffing and communication skills. Salary up to £60,000 DOE, 37.5 hours, full-time.

Qualifications

• Must be an RGN with current NMC registration.
• Experience at Ward Manager, Junior Sister or Charge Nurse level.
• Strong nursing leadership and management experience.
• Highly organised and able to lead a clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the inpatient ward team and day-to-day ward operations.
• Maintain high standards of clinical care, patient safety and governance.
• Develop and support nursing staff, manage staffing and resources.
• Collaborate with Consultants and the multidisciplinary team to improve patient experience.

Job description

Ward Manager – Private Hospital

Guildford, Surrey | Up to £60,000 DOE | Full Time, Permanent | 37.5 Hours

Are you an experienced Ward Manager, Junior Sister or Charge Nurse looking to take the next step in your career?

We are currently recruiting for a Ward Manager to join a well-established private hospital in Guildford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior nurse to lead a highly skilled ward team within a modern, supportive clinical environment.

The Role

As Ward Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the inpatient ward, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care.

• Leading and managing a team of qualified nurses and healthcare professionals
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the ward
• Maintaining high standards of clinical care, patient safety and governance
• Supporting, developing and motivating the nursing team
• Managing staffing, resources and operational requirements
• Working closely with Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Continuously improving the patient experience and quality of care

What We're Looking For

You will be:

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
• Experienced at Ward Manager, Junior Sister or Charge Nurse level
• Able to demonstrate strong nursing leadership and management experience
• Highly organised, motivated and confident leading a clinical team
• Committed to delivering excellent standards of patient care
• A strong communicator with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams

Salary & Benefits

The role also comes with a competitive benefits package including pension, health and wellbeing benefits, lifestyle and retail discounts and other employee rewards.

The Hospital

You will be joining an established private hospital offering a broad range of medical and surgical services. The hospital provides a highly professional yet friendly and collaborative working environment, with modern facilities and experienced clinical teams.

If you're an experienced senior nurse looking for a new leadership opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.