The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Manager

The closing date is 27 February 2026

Job summary

Orthopaedic Elective Ward | 12-Month Secondment

Are you an experienced, motivated leader ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking an exceptional Band 7 Ward Manager for a 12-month secondment on our dynamic and high-performing Orthopaedic Elective Ward.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals undergoing planned orthopaedic procedures.

About the Ward

Our Orthopaedic Elective Ward specialises in the care of patients undergoing joint replacements and other planned orthopaedic surgeries. With a strong focus on enhanced recovery, patient experience, and efficient discharge planning, we pride ourselves on clinical excellence and team collaboration.

Why Apply?

Gain valuable senior leadership experience
Broaden your operational and strategic management skills
Lead a well-established, supportive team
Make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and staff development
Enhance your career progression within surgical services

This secondment is ideal for an ambitious Band 6 ready to step up or an existing Band 7 seeking new challenges in elective orthopaedics.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference?

Apply now and be part of shaping the future of elective orthopaedic care.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact

Main duties of the job

Provide visible, compassionate, and professional leadership to the ward team
Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical standards
Manage staffing, budgets, and workforce development
Support service delivery targets and operational performance
Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture
Work closely with consultants, AHPs, and the wider MDT to ensure seamless patient pathways

The practitioner should be an expert in the assessment, planning, and implementation of all areas of nursing care from patients admission to transfer/discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development.

Proactively manage the unit with support from the Band 6 Deputy Ward managers. Ensuring the efficient and effective running of the ward / unit / service.

Lead the management of staff appraisals, staff rotas, the recruitment and selection process and the supervision of learners.

Provide daily clinical and managerial leadership by being a role model to nursing and support staff in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care, which is of a high standard.

Responsible for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources. Work were possible on a supernumerary basis.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Secondment

Duration

14 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-26-01-052

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse. 1st level with current
NMC Registration
Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
Evidence of on-going professional development in a recognised and appropriate nursing field of practice
Professional and clinical competence

Desirable

Recognised leadership development training.
Recognised management development
Appropriate clinical speciality qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Understands the concepts of clinical governance and shared governance including evidence based practice and critical appraisal of research findings.
Demonstrates knowledge of effective risk management.
Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda.
Knowledge of national nursing agenda and application to role.
NMC Code of Conduct.
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Use own initiative and meet deadlines.

Desirable

Experience of leading patient involvement/patient feedback initiatives

Experience

Essential

Able to demonstrate appropriate clinical and managerial skills commensurate with the post.
In depth experience at Band 6.
Leadership and management skills.
Evidence of development of nursing practice/service delivery.
Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory and post registered qualification(s)
Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners.

Desirable

Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners.
Evidence of involvement in the development of protocols and clinical audit
Elective surgery management

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse. 1st level with current
NMC Registration
Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
Evidence of on-going professional development in a recognised and appropriate nursing field of practice
Professional and clinical competence

Desirable

Recognised leadership development training.
Recognised management development
Appropriate clinical speciality qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Understands the concepts of clinical governance and shared governance including evidence based practice and critical appraisal of research findings.
Demonstrates knowledge of effective risk management.
Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda.
Knowledge of national nursing agenda and application to role.
NMC Code of Conduct.
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Use own initiative and meet deadlines.

Desirable

Experience of leading patient involvement/patient feedback initiatives

Experience

Essential

Able to demonstrate appropriate clinical and managerial skills commensurate with the post.
In depth experience at Band 6.
Leadership and management skills.
Evidence of development of nursing practice/service delivery.
Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory and post registered qualification(s)
Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners.

Desirable

Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners.
Evidence of involvement in the development of protocols and clinical audit
Elective surgery management

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.