Ward Manager - Ward 22

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Dunstable is seeking an experienced nurse to lead a 30-bed Acute Surgical Ward. This leadership role entails overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and enhancing patient care quality. The ideal candidate will be passionate about nursing and dedicated to continuous improvement and team development. This position is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading NHS Trust.

Benefits

High quality training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in surgical nursing.
• Passionate about developing others.
• Confident in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership to staff and students.
• Lead on quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage staffing, budgets, and resources.
• Support team professional development.
• Drive innovation in service improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Team management

Patient care

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Overview

Are you a dynamic, motivated and compassionate leader looking to take the next step in your nursing career? We are seeking an experienced nurse with a passion for providing high quality care, to lead our busy Acute Surgical Ward (Ward 22). This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the daily running of a 30-bed ward, caring for patients with a wide range of acute surgical needs. You will be responsible for the leadership and management of over 40 staff, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in line with Trust values.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership and act as a role model to staff and students.
• Lead on quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and experience.
• Manage staffing, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Support professional development, education, and wellbeing of your team.
• Work closely with the senior nursing and surgical teams to drive innovation and service improvement.

Qualifications

• A registered nurse with significant experience in surgical nursing.
• Passionate about developing others and fostering a positive ward culture.
• Confident in leading and motivating multidisciplinary teams.
• Committed to delivering exceptional care and continuous improvement.

About the Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.