We are looking for an experienced and motivated Ward Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership for our inpatient ward at Finchley Memorial Hospital.

The successful candidate will lead and support the nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care while promoting a positive and inclusive team culture.

The Ward Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward, ensuring high standards of care, effective team performance, and continuous service improvement.

Main duties of the job:

Provide visible clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care for patients with complex health needs.
Take overall responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within the ward, ensuring high standards of care and patient experience.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, community services, social care, and other key partners to ensure seamless, coordinated care and effective discharge planning.
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients through effective risk assessment, safeguarding practices, infection prevention and control, and adherence to clinical governance requirements.
Support patients, families, and carers by providing information, guidance, and involvement in care planning and decision-making.
Be responsible for the performance, supervision, and development of ward staff, ensuring appropriate support, appraisal, and performance management processes are in place.
Work closely with the Matron and Clinical Lead to support service development, achieve quality and performance targets, and ensure the efficient use of resources while delivering high-quality patient-centred care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate nurse leader who is committed to developing others, enhancing patient outcomes, and shaping the future of the service through innovation, collaboration, and strong clinical leadership.

The salary for this post is dependent on experience, per annum, inclusive of HCAS.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters.

At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Skills

Required

Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level
Qualification in team / service management or prepared to work towards
Mentor or practice based learning training
Experience of recent post-registration nursing experience in community/acute nursing
Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of working with people with complex needs
Experience of co-ordinating and managing a team
Experience of teaching others and mentoring students
Experience of evidence-based care
Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessment and developing complex care plans
Experience of co-ordinating and delivering care for people with complex, long term conditions
Knowledge of principles of care for long term conditions, relevant NSFs and other national standards
Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
Knowledge of current health care policy and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services
Detailed knowledge of Primary Health Care and collaborative working with other care providers
Knowledge of the audit process
Knowledge of evidence based practice
Knowledge of clinical governance & clinical supervision
Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
Knowledge of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice
Has a range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role
Effective negotiation skills
Basic computer skills

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Skills

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