Job summary
The role of the Ward Manager is to provide leadership, management and support to the ward team. The post holder is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the ward, ensuring high standards of patient care, staff scheduling, compliance with safety and quality standards, budget management and resource allocation. The post-holder acts as a liaison with families and other members of the multidisciplinary team; lead staff development and implement quality improvements on the ward.
Strong leadership, clinical expertise and communication skills are essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
Patient Care Management:
- Ensure that all patients receive high quality, person centred care.
- Oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care to meet individual patient needs.
- Monitor and maintain clinical standards, safety protocols, and infection control.
Staff Management:
- Lead, support and manage a team of nurses, healthcare assistants, and support staff.
- Schedule staff shifts, manage rotas, and ensure adequate staffing levels.
- Handle recruitment,training, and performance appraisals of team members.
Quality Assurance:
- Conduct audits, quality assessments and implement improvements.
- Ensure compliance with NHS guidelines, CQC standards.
Budget and Resource Management:
- Manage the ward's budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
- Order and manage stock, equipment and supplies needed for ward operations.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant post registration specialist course or significant relevant experience
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- The ability act as a clinical leader
- The ability to communicate effectively in difficult situations
- The ability to effectively prioritise own workload, and the workload of others
- The ability to assess patients; develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care
Experience
Essential
- Substantive experience as a Band 6 staff nurse in an acute setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of budget management
Trust values
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant post registration specialist course or significant relevant experience
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- The ability act as a clinical leader
- The ability to communicate effectively in difficult situations
- The ability to effectively prioritise own workload, and the workload of others
- The ability to assess patients; develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care
Experience
Essential
- Substantive experience as a Band 6 staff nurse in an acute setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of budget management
Trust values
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
