Ward Manager - Peterborough
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
This opportunity has arisen for the ideal candidate to join us in the post of Ward Manager - B5 Ward Trauma Orthopaedics on a fixed term/secondment ba...
Be an expert clinical role model.
Manage and lead the ward nursing staff in liaison with deputies. Collaborative working with the Practice Development Team and operational team, including external teams, to ensure effective working relationships.
Lead by example to motivate, develop and establish a well-trained, competent workforce to deliver safe and effective care to all patients within the ward / department.
Coordinate nursing and multi professional activity within the clinical setting, ensuring that there is appropriate skill mix for the patient caseload within available resources.
Promote and role model effective communication within the nursing and multi professional team, to patients, carers and visitors. Receive and report sensitive information.
There is more information available on the attached job description for key responsibilities of this role.
Please access the detailed job description and person specification for this job role for information and the main responsibilities.
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Post registration evidence of further training within the speciality
- Leadership Course
- Evidence of Degree level study
Desirable
- ILS Trained
- Acute care course or equivalent
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to resolve conflict and motivate a team
Other
Desirable
- Set standards of care by implementing evidence-based protocols in order to change clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in caring for patient group within the speciality
- Evidence of Management experience including HR processes
- Management and development of staff
- Knowledge of ongoing research/developments relating to care of the speciality patient group
Desirable
- Evidence of previous service development, improvement or change management experience
- Experience within creating and managing rosters
- Evidence of developing policies, protocols and competency assessments
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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