Ward Manager, Swan Ward

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Chertsey is looking for a Ward Manager for Swan Ward to oversee twenty-four-hour care delivery and staff management. The ideal candidate will possess substantial clinical leadership experience and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care and implementing quality initiatives. Candidates should be registered nurses with significant Band 6 experience and possess relevant training and skills. This role offers a supportive environment with numerous NHS benefits.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

On-site Nurseries

On-site staff cafes

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in a Band 6 position.
• Evidence of managing complex trauma and orthopaedic patients.
• Completion of Trauma Network Competency.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the twenty-four hour care delivery.
• Provide clinical leadership and high standard of patient-centred care.
• Manage resources and staff performance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Quality Improvement initiatives

Education

Registered Nurse

Recognised Leadership Course

Recognised Management Course

Job description

Go back Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Manager, Swan Ward

The closing date is 15 January 2026

To work according to the Code and within Trust policies

To be accountable for the twenty four hour care delivery and management of the ward, including the supervision of students.

To provide a clear focus for clinical leadership and be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high standard of holistic, patient-centred care

To be accountable for co-ordinating patient care, the management of resources and performance of staff

To be responsible and accountable for the Finance and Human Resources issues directly related to the ward

To be responsible and accountable for the implementation of Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives

To promote and participate in the implementation of the ASPH Nursing & Midwifery strategy and objectives

To maintain a visible presence in the ward, undertaking clinical work as per roster agreement

To work in conjunction with the Matron / Senior ward team / Practice Educator & Learning Development Teams / Specialist teams

Main duties of the job

Work in close conjunction with Matron / Senior Divisional Leadership team / Practice Educators/ Learning & Development Team

Acts as a role model and resource, providing information and promoting high standards of patient care, whilst working closely with other professionals.

Monitors and maintains acceptable standards of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.

Participates and assists with adult medical emergencies utilising Immediate Life Support skills and experience where necessary. Takes an active role in the management of clinical emergencies within the clinical area.

Ensures appropriate communication and referrals occur in relation to the early intervention of the acutely ill or deteriorating patient to facilitate implementation of care.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Job responsibilities

To work according to the Code and within Trust policies

To be accountable for the twenty four hour care delivery and management of the ward, including the supervision of students.

To provide a clear focus for clinical leadership and be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high standard of holistic, patient-centred care

To be accountable for co-ordinating patient care, the management of resources and performance of staff

To be responsible and accountable for the Finance and Human Resources issues directly related to the ward

To be responsible and accountable for the implementation of Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives

To promote and participate in the implementation of the ASPH Nursing & Midwifery strategy and objectives

To maintain a visible presence in the ward, undertaking clinical work as per roster agreement

To work in conjunction with the Matron / Senior ward team / Practice Educator & Learning Development Teams / Specialist teams

Person Specification

Qualifications and further training

• oRegistered Nurse
• oSignificant experience of working in a Band 6 position
• oEvidence of managing complex trauma and orthopaedic patients
• oRelevant clinical course
• oCompletion of Trauma Network Competency
• oRecognised Leadership Course
• oRecognised Management Course

Experience

• oDemonstrable clinical and managerial experience in a senior position
• oProven track record of leadership
• oEvidence of clinical competence and regular clinical practice
• oExperience in leading Quality Improvement initiatives

Knowledge and Skills

• oNHS Constitution, Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes Communication
• oDemonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• oCommunicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
• oCommunicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
• oDemonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care Personal And People Development
• oDemonstrates evidence of professional development
• oEvidence of working as a mentor
• oReflective in Practice
• oExperience in leading others and responding to learning needs
• oExperience in leading change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust