Nursing Manager - Wards

Spire London East Hospital is looking for a Ward Manager to lead their Surgical Ward on a permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ward Manager, Deputy Ward Manager, Sister or Charge Nurse to join a well-established team, providing both clinical and managerial leadership whilst helping to shape the patient experience and support the development of colleagues.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care within the Surgical Ward.
• Managing the day-to-day operational performance of the ward, ensuring effective and efficient service delivery.
• Providing visible clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing team.
• Leading workforce planning, recruitment, induction and ongoing development of colleagues.
• Leading, coaching and developing the Surgical Ward team, supporting colleagues to grow, succeed and deliver outstanding patient care.
• Promoting a culture of clinical excellence, patient safety and continuous improvement.
• Managing patient feedback and complaints effectively, using learning to enhance the patient experience.
• Ensuring governance, audit, risk management and regulatory requirements are embedded within daily practice.
• Working closely with the Head of Clinical Services to drive quality, performance and service development.

The ideal candidate will have:

• NMC Registered Nurse with no restrictions on practice.
• A minimum of two years' experience managing a ward and leading a clinical team.
• Previous experience within a Surgical Ward environment.
• Minimum of five years' nursing experience gained within an acute setting.
• Previous experience as a Ward Manager, Deputy Ward Manager, Sister or Charge Nurse.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, develop and performance-manage clinical teams.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient care and patient experience.
• Clinical leadership training or management-related CPD would be advantageous.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 35 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Access to private healthcare and health insurance options.
• Gym and wellbeing benefits.
• A supportive team within a leading independent healthcare provider.
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
• 'Spire for You' reward platform, offering discounts and cashback from over 1,000 retailers.
• Free Bupa wellness screening.