Job summary
The Ward Manager is responsible for the overall management, clinical leadership, and operation of a designated ward within The Clinic, ensuring high-quality patient care, effective use of resources, and a positive environment for patients, families, and staff. This is a patient-facing role, requiring visible and accessible leadership to support staff, patients, and visitors while fostering a culture of safety, learning, and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
* Provide clinical leadership and oversight, ensuring nursing teams deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care through assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation.
* Lead, motivate, and develop the nursing team, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
* Foster a positive, just culture that prioritises learning from incidents, audit, patient and staff experience, promoting safe, high-quality care.
* Manage ward finances and resources, including staffing, equipment, and budgets, in a cost-effective manner and in line with Clinic policies.
* Deliver and manage regular supervision, training, coaching, and appraisal to nursing staff, supporting their professional development.
* Act as a visible presence in clinical areas, providing guidance, advice, and support to staff, patients, relatives, and carers.
* Provide specialist advice and leadership to the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), ensuring patient-centred decision-making.
* Ensure compliance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code of Professional Conduct and uphold standards of professional practice.
* Promote and maintain a culture of continuous quality improvement, ensuring services are safe, effective, and patient-centred
* This is a patient facing role and ward managers are expected to undertake daily leadership ward rounds to actively engage with patients and families on their ward, gathering real-time feedback on patient care quality, identifying potential issues,
About us
The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independently owned non-profit hospital, and we have been providing exceptional care since 1932. We have 8 premises, where we perform highly complex procedures as well as routine surgery & medicine.
Our main hospital spans 8 floors comprising of 234 beds and 10 theatres, and The Duchess of Devonshire Wing is our award-winning cancer centre, which includes state-of-the-art radiotherapy, chemotherapy suites and 47 dedicated patient bedrooms for Oncology & Haematology patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for a Ward Manager to join our Cancer Services team at The London Clinic - one of the UK's most advanced and respected independent hospitals. This role is based in our purpose-built Duchess of Devonshire Wing in Central London, and comes with a competitive salary and access to an excellent benefits package. Are you a highly experienced and passionate cancer nurse ready to lead with innovation, compassion, and purpose? We're looking for someone to inspire and motivate our dedicated inpatient oncology team in delivering outstanding cancer care. We strive for continual improvement, personalising care and always going the extra step. If our approach aligns with your values, we'd love to hear from you. About Us The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independently owned non-profit hospitals, providing exceptional care since 1932. We have eight sites across central London where we deliver everything from highly complex procedures to routine surgery and medical care. Our main hospital spans eight floors and includes 234 beds and 10 operating theatres. The Duchess of Devonshire Wing, our award-winning cancer centre, is home to state-of-the-art radiotherapy and chemotherapy suites, along with 47 dedicated oncology and haematology inpatient bedrooms. At The London Clinic, we are pioneers in personalised, cutting-edge cancer care. Our 18-bed inpatient oncology ward supports patients at all stages of their treatment journey, including those receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT), novel therapies not yet widely available elsewhere, supportive care, and end-of-life care. You will work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with services including:
Haemato-Oncology and Stem Cell TransplantApheresisAmbulatory Cancer Care UnitAcute Oncology Service (AOS)RadiotherapyRapid Diagnostics Centre Job Profile Location: Central London (Regent's Park/Baker Street) Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours/week Salary: £50,713 - £60,848 depending on experience Benefits include:
Contributory pension scheme (up to 20% total annual contribution)Private medical insurance33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemeFamily-friendly policies and access to retail discountsExcellent career development and education pathways As Ward Manager, you will visibly and proactively lead our specialist inpatient oncology team with vision and empathy, ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of integrated cancer services-supporting seamless transitions between inpatient and ambulatory care, and empowering patients as active participants in their treatment. You'll oversee daily operations, lead on patient flow and discharge planning, uphold governance and clinical standards, and play a key role in professional development across the team. This role is suited to a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, complex care environment and is committed to continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of oncology nurses, promoting a positive and inclusive cultureDeliver safe, individualised care through visible clinical leadershipPartner with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of careChampion service development, innovation, and quality improvement initiativesCollaborate with our Cancer Clinical Practice Educator to ensure high-quality training and development aligned with ACCENDPromote evidence-based practice and deliver care guided by patient experience and emerging best practice Skills and Experience:
NMC Registered Nurse (Adult), with substantial oncology or acute inpatient experienceStrong leadership experience within cancer or acute settingsA strategic thinker and compassionate team playerConfident managing governance, patient safety, staffing, and performanceCommitted to service improvement and integrated care pathwaysSkilled communicator with a calm, collaborative approach A management or leadership qualification (or working towards one) is desirable, as is experience in driving team engagement, mentoring, and continuous learning. Apply now to help shape the future of oncology care at The London Clinic. Informal visits are welcome for candidates who have submitted an application. If you would like to arrange a visit or speak with us about the role, please get in touch once your application has been submitted. Please get in touch at The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for a Ward Manager to join our Cancer Services team at The London Clinic - one of the UK's most advanced and respected independent hospitals. This role is based in our purpose-built Duchess of Devonshire Wing in Central London, and comes with a competitive salary and access to an excellent benefits package. Are you a highly experienced and passionate cancer nurse ready to lead with innovation, compassion, and purpose? We're looking for someone to inspire and motivate our dedicated inpatient oncology team in delivering outstanding cancer care. We strive for continual improvement, personalising care and always going the extra step. If our approach aligns with your values, we'd love to hear from you. About Us The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independently owned non-profit hospitals, providing exceptional care since 1932. We have eight sites across central London where we deliver everything from highly complex procedures to routine surgery and medical care. Our main hospital spans eight floors and includes 234 beds and 10 operating theatres. The Duchess of Devonshire Wing, our award-winning cancer centre, is home to state-of-the-art radiotherapy and chemotherapy suites, along with 47 dedicated oncology and haematology inpatient bedrooms. At The London Clinic, we are pioneers in personalised, cutting-edge cancer care. Our 18-bed inpatient oncology ward supports patients at all stages of their treatment journey, including those receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT), novel therapies not yet widely available elsewhere, supportive care, and end-of-life care. You will work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with services including:
Haemato-Oncology and Stem Cell TransplantApheresisAmbulatory Cancer Care UnitAcute Oncology Service (AOS)RadiotherapyRapid Diagnostics Centre Job Profile Location: Central London (Regent's Park/Baker Street) Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours/week Salary: £50,713 - £60,848 depending on experience Benefits include:
Contributory pension scheme (up to 20% total annual contribution)Private medical insurance33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemeFamily-friendly policies and access to retail discountsExcellent career development and education pathways As Ward Manager, you will visibly and proactively lead our specialist inpatient oncology team with vision and empathy, ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of integrated cancer services-supporting seamless transitions between inpatient and ambulatory care, and empowering patients as active participants in their treatment. You'll oversee daily operations, lead on patient flow and discharge planning, uphold governance and clinical standards, and play a key role in professional development across the team. This role is suited to a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, complex care environment and is committed to continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of oncology nurses, promoting a positive and inclusive cultureDeliver safe, individualised care through visible clinical leadershipPartner with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of careChampion service development, innovation, and quality improvement initiativesCollaborate with our Cancer Clinical Practice Educator to ensure high-quality training and development aligned with ACCENDPromote evidence-based practice and deliver care guided by patient experience and emerging best practice Skills and Experience:
NMC Registered Nurse (Adult), with substantial oncology or acute inpatient experienceStrong leadership experience within cancer or acute settingsA strategic thinker and compassionate team playerConfident managing governance, patient safety, staffing, and performanceCommitted to service improvement and integrated care pathwaysSkilled communicator with a calm, collaborative approach A management or leadership qualification (or working towards one) is desirable, as is experience in driving team engagement, mentoring, and continuous learning. Apply now to help shape the future of oncology care at The London Clinic. Informal visits are welcome for candidates who have submitted an application. If you would like to arrange a visit or speak with us about the role, please get in touch once your application has been submitted. Please get in touch at The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered General Nurse
- * Degree in nursing or management/ leadership
- * Recognised management qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- * Experience in managing nursing teams - grievances, disciplinary, appraisal, mentoring
- * Experience within this clinical speciality
- * Experience of clinical governance, QI and assurance e.g. incident investigation, complaints handling, clinical audit
- * Experience of managing a budget
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered General Nurse
- * Degree in nursing or management/ leadership
- * Recognised management qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- * Experience in managing nursing teams - grievances, disciplinary, appraisal, mentoring
- * Experience within this clinical speciality
- * Experience of clinical governance, QI and assurance e.g. incident investigation, complaints handling, clinical audit
- * Experience of managing a budget
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
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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).
