Nuffield Health

Ward Manager

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Job summary

Ward Manager Haywards Heath Hospital | Permanent | Full time | Monday to Friday | Salary up to £57,000 depending on skills & experience 37.5 hours per week We're here to help make Britain a healthier nation. As the largest Healthcare Charity in the UK, we give our nursing colleagues more time to care and get to know our patients. For you, this promises an exciting opportunity to help shape the highest standards in care inside an enviable working environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Ward Manager, you will: Dedicated to providing the highest standards of care. Manage the day to day running of our ward department Lead a team of highly qualified nurses Ensure we deliver excellent patient care Use your existing knowledge to help shape a superior patient experience

About us

Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital Opened in 1993 and close to the centre of Haywards Heath, the Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital provides a wide range of medical services from minor procedures through to major surgical specialties. With three operating theatres - 1 is laminar flow, comprehensive outpatient facilities including a 3T MRI scanner, an excellent onsite pre-assessment clinic, physiotherapy department and 26 en-suite rooms on the ward. Ours is a well-planned hospital with a clean, modern environment. We are proud of our consistently high standards of patient care which is delivered by our fantastic team throughout the whole patient journey.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,000 to £57,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0089432

Job locations

Burrell Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 1UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Ward Manager Haywards Heath Hospital | Permanent | Full time | Monday to Friday | Salary up to £57,000 depending on skills & experience 37.5 hours per week We're here to help make Britain a healthier nation. As the largest Healthcare Charity in the UK, we give our nursing colleagues more time to care and get to know our patients. For you, this promises an exciting opportunity to help shape the highest standards in care inside an enviable working environment. As a Ward Manager at our Haywards Heath Hospital, you're a qualified RGN with NMC registration and a mentorship qualification. You've already worked as a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse or Ward Manager. Either way, you hold considerable nursing management experience and you're organised, highly motivated and engaged. As a Ward Manager, you will:

  • Dedicated to providing the highest standards of care.
  • Manage the day to day running of our ward department
  • Lead a team of highly qualified nurses
  • Ensure we deliver excellent patient care
  • Use your existing knowledge to help shape a superior patient experience
  • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital Opened in 1993 and close to the centre of Haywards Heath, the Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital provides a wide range of medical services from minor procedures through to major surgical specialties. With three operating theatres - 1 is laminar flow, comprehensive outpatient facilities including a 3T MRI scanner, an excellent onsite pre-assessment clinic, physiotherapy department and 26 en-suite rooms on the ward. Ours is a well-planned hospital with a clean, modern environment. We are proud of our consistently high standards of patient care which is delivered by our fantastic team throughout the whole patient journey. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Ward Manager Haywards Heath Hospital | Permanent | Full time | Monday to Friday | Salary up to £57,000 depending on skills & experience 37.5 hours per week We're here to help make Britain a healthier nation. As the largest Healthcare Charity in the UK, we give our nursing colleagues more time to care and get to know our patients. For you, this promises an exciting opportunity to help shape the highest standards in care inside an enviable working environment. As a Ward Manager at our Haywards Heath Hospital, you're a qualified RGN with NMC registration and a mentorship qualification. You've already worked as a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse or Ward Manager. Either way, you hold considerable nursing management experience and you're organised, highly motivated and engaged. As a Ward Manager, you will:

  • Dedicated to providing the highest standards of care.
  • Manage the day to day running of our ward department
  • Lead a team of highly qualified nurses
  • Ensure we deliver excellent patient care
  • Use your existing knowledge to help shape a superior patient experience
  • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital Opened in 1993 and close to the centre of Haywards Heath, the Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital provides a wide range of medical services from minor procedures through to major surgical specialties. With three operating theatres - 1 is laminar flow, comprehensive outpatient facilities including a 3T MRI scanner, an excellent onsite pre-assessment clinic, physiotherapy department and 26 en-suite rooms on the ward. Ours is a well-planned hospital with a clean, modern environment. We are proud of our consistently high standards of patient care which is delivered by our fantastic team throughout the whole patient journey. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • You've already worked as a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse or Ward Manager. Either way, you hold considerable nursing management experience and you're organised, highly motivated and engaged.

    Experience

    Essential

    • As a Ward Manager at our Haywards Heath Hospital, you're a qualified RGN with NMC registration and a mentorship qualification.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • You've already worked as a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse or Ward Manager. Either way, you hold considerable nursing management experience and you're organised, highly motivated and engaged.

    Experience

    Essential

    • As a Ward Manager at our Haywards Heath Hospital, you're a qualified RGN with NMC registration and a mentorship qualification.

    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.

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Burrell Road

    Haywards Heath

    RH16 1UD


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Burrell Road

    Haywards Heath

    RH16 1UD


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    01 September 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £55,000 to £57,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0089432

    Job locations

    Burrell Road

    Haywards Heath

    RH16 1UD


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