Description
Spire London East Hospital is looking for a Ward Manager to lead their Surgical Ward on a permanent contract.
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 lead the day-to-day operation of the Surgical Ward, ensuring patients receive outstanding care throughout their hospital journey whilst maintaining high standards of quality, safety and operational performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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.
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 35 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Access to private healthcare and health insurance options
- Gym and wellbeing benefits
- 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