Band 7 Waddington Ward Manager

• Provide visible clinical leadership and maintain overall responsibility for the standards of nursing care delivered across the ward and extended inpatient area.
• Ensure patients receive high-quality, evidence-based care that meets professional, regulatory and Trust standards.
• Maintain expert knowledge of haematology, stem cell transplantation, cellular therapies and supportive care to guide clinical decision-making and service delivery.
• Demonstrate advanced patient assessment, clinical judgement and problem-solving skills in the management of complex and acutely unwell haematology patients.
• Ensure effective admission, transfer and discharge processes are in place, promoting patient flow and the timely delivery of treatment.
• Lead the management of clinical deterioration, infection prevention, medicines safety and patient safety initiatives within the ward environment.
• Maintain close working relationships with medical staff, Clinical Nurse Specialists, allied health professionals, pharmacy, apheresis, stem cell laboratory and other specialist services to ensure coordinated care.
• Act as a professional role model, promoting excellence in nursing practice and patient-centred care.

• Manage the day-to-day operational delivery of services across the ward and associated inpatient area.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix are maintained to meet patient dependency and service demands.
• Oversee patient flow, bed utilisation and capacity management to optimise access to specialist haematology services.
• Monitor and manage ward performance indicators including length of stay, patient outcomes, complaints, incidents and quality metrics.
• Work closely with the Matrons, Lead Nurse and multidisciplinary teams to support service objectives and operational priorities.
• Participate in business planning, service redesign and implementation of new pathways of care.

• Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary nursing workforce, creating a culture of professionalism, compassion, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Undertake recruitment, retention and succession planning activities to maintain a highly skilled workforce.
• Conduct appraisals, performance reviews and personal development planning for nursing staff.
• Manage sickness absence, wellbeing initiatives and workforce productivity in accordance with Trust policies.
• Identify learning needs and support staff in achieving professional competencies relevant to specialist haematology practice.
• Foster an inclusive working environment that values diversity, equality and respectful behaviours.
• Support staff through periods of service change and transformation, ensuring effective communication and engagement throughout.

• Lead on clinical governance, risk management and compliance within the ward environment.
• Ensure incidents, complaints and patient concerns are investigated thoroughly, with lessons learned embedded into practice.
• Monitor compliance with infection prevention and control standards, safeguarding requirements and medicines management policies.
• Lead and participate in clinical audits, benchmarking exercises and quality improvement programmes.
• Analyse performance data and implement action plans to improve patient outcomes, experience and service efficiency.
• Ensure patient records, clinical documentation and information governance standards are maintained.

• Promote a positive learning environment for registered nurses, nursing associates, healthcare assistants and student nurses.
• Work collaboratively with Practice Development Nurses and educators to support training, competency assessment and professional development.
• Encourage the implementation of evidence-based practice and support staff participation in research, audit and service evaluation activities.
• Support the development of specialist knowledge in areas including chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation, cellular therapies and sickle cell disease management.
• Maintain own professional development and ensure continued compliance with NMC standards and Trust requirements.

• Manage the ward budget effectively and ensure responsible use of resources in line with Trust objectives.
• Monitor expenditure, staffing utilisation and non-pay budgets to maximise efficiency and minimise waste.
• Ensure safe and effective management of equipment, consumables and ward resources.
• Contribute to business cases and service development proposals supporting the growth and advancement of the Haematology Service.

• Support the delivery of the Haematology Department's strategic objectives, including the expansion of advanced therapies such as stem cell transplantation and CAR-T cell therapy services.
• Contribute to Trust-wide quality improvement, nursing leadership and clinical excellence programmes.
• Deputise for the Matron as required and represent the service at internal and external meetings.
• Promote King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust values and contribute to developing a world-class haematology service recognised for outstanding patient care, education, research and innovation.

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Post-registration qualification in Haematology/Oncology Nursing.
• Chemotherapy Administration qualification.
• Stem Cell Transplantation Qualification
• Teaching, Mentorship or Practice Assessment Qualification
• Experience managing a clinical ward or department
• Experience of staff performance management, appraisal and disciplinary processes
• Experience managing clinical incidents, complaints and risk investigations
• Experience of budget management and effective resource utilisation
• Demonstrates compassionate, visible and inclusive leadership
• Ability to manage conflict and difficult conversations effectively
• Ability to analyse complex information and implement appropriate actions
• Competent in chemotherapy administration
• Competent in caring and administration of stem cell transplantation

Desirable

• Experience in a JACIE-accredited service.
• Experience supporting CAR-T services.
• Experience managing budgets and resources
• CAR-T therapy competency.
• Advanced venous access skills.
• Research and clinical trial experience.