Ward Manager

Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an emerging leader to fulfil the role of Band 7 ward manager for The Coleman Unit & Adult Day Surgery Unit at RNOH fast-paced unitAs the ward manager for The Coleman Unit & Adult Day Surgery Unit, you will lead a skilled nursing team, work closely with the matron and be part of a large specialist multidisciplinary team. We have an international reputation for providing high quality care to all our patients in different specialities.You will need initiative, energy, tenacity, imagination and empathy to fulfil this demanding role. You will be joining an experienced and committed team in an organisation intent on achieving the best staff and patient experience of any provider nationally. As a specialist centre, we ensure that all our wards have good staffing levels and our ward managers are supervisory to practice. You will be supported by the Matron, the practice education team and professional nurse advocates.This role represents an excellent opportunity to use RNOH's internal leadership pathway for your personal and professional development. You will be provided with a buddy to support you whilst you settle into the role and will have access to other development opportunities including quality improvement training, clinical courses and action learning. We offer free parking on site and a range of staff benefits.Main duties of the jobThe Ward Manager is accountable for the day to day running of the ward and leads the nursing team. The post holder will be expected:To demonstrate digital competence and actively contribute to the Trust's digital strategy. This includes promoting the effective use of Epic EHR, ensuring high quality electronic documentation, maintaining information governance standards, and supporting colleagues in developing digital capability."Act as a role model and leader to nursing staff-be Highly visible and have Clinical days/shifts on the ward.Be responsible for the provision of clinical care and standards on the ward.Be responsible for coordinating and make effective use of staff, supervise staff and ensure training is maintained.Ensure adequate staffing levels and provide clinical leadership for staff.Ensure cost effective use of resourcesEnsure the ward provides an effective and supportive learning environment for all learners.Participate in the Nursing Leadership Forum and wider professional activities across the TrustAbout usRNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: posted15 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 55,524 to 62,652 a year Per Annum inclusive of (outer) HCAs ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number392-RNOH-8241320Job locationsRoyal National Orthopaedic NHS TrustBrockley HillStanmoreHA7 4LPUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities;Clinical days on the wardAssess care needs for patients, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individual patients.Ensure nursing care is delivered in a holistic manner using an individualized approach.Ensure that all patients receive a high standard of nursing care.Co-ordinate the admission and discharge planning process in conjunction with the Access and Discharge Co-ordinator and the multi-disciplinary team.Discuss with patients/ carers and relatives any problems or changes relating to planned care and treatment.Ensure that all patient documentation is accurate and comprehensive.Ensure the safe custody and safe administration of medicines and report any discrepancies.Leadership and Management ResponsibilitiesBe an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring good communication with other departments internally and externally.Utilise staffing resources to provide the most effective cover for the ward.Plan staff off-duty, ensuring appropriate skill mix for each shift.Utilise staffing resources to provide the most effective cover for the ward.Plan staff off-duty, ensuring appropriate skill mix for each shift.Promote and initiate innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services.Educational ResponsibilitiesContribute towards educational training programmes for staff.Ensure that all new staff receive induction and orientation to the department and Trust.Teach and supervise staff.Maintain links with the appropriate Universities via the link tutorsMaintain, support, monitor, participate and implement the professional and personal development of self and ward staff through the Individual Performance Review and RNOH Appraisal policy.As an organisation we expect everyone to: Always put patients first Strive for excellence in all they do Treat each other with trust honesty and respect Display equality for all Job description Job responsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities;Clinical days on the wardAssess care needs for patients, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individual patients.Ensure nursing care is delivered in a holistic manner using an individualized approach.Ensure that all patients receive a high standard of nursing care.Co-ordinate the admission and discharge planning process in conjunction with the Access and Discharge Co-ordinator and the multi-disciplinary team.Discuss with patients/ carers and relatives any problems or changes relating to planned care and treatment.Ensure that all patient documentation is accurate and comprehensive.Ensure the safe custody and safe administration of medicines and report any discrepancies.Leadership and Management ResponsibilitiesBe an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring good communication with other departments internally and externally.Utilise staffing resources to provide the most effective cover for the ward.Plan staff off-duty, ensuring appropriate skill mix for each shift.Utilise staffing resources to provide the most effective cover for the ward.Plan staff off-duty, ensuring appropriate skill mix for each shift.Promote and initiate innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services.Educational ResponsibilitiesContribute towards educational training programmes for staff.Ensure that all new staff receive induction and orientation to the department and Trust.Teach and supervise staff.Maintain links with the appropriate Universities via the link tutorsMaintain, support, monitor, participate and implement the professional and personal development of self and ward staff through the Individual Performance Review and RNOH Appraisal policy.As an organisation we expect everyone to: Always put patients first Strive for excellence in all they do Treat each other with trust honesty and respect Display equality for allPerson Specification Qualifications EssentialRN1, on the NMC registerMentorship / Teaching & assessing qualificationPost registration course/equivalent experience: Cancer Care / Orthopaedics / Spinal Cord InjuryDiploma / DegreeDesirableALSManagement qualification Knowledge/training/experience EssentialMinimum of 4 years post registration experienceMinimum of 2 years' experience at Band 6 in a relevant specialityStaff management and supervision experienceExperience of leading and managing teams through service change.Experience of using Electronic Health Records (EHR) in clinical practice.DesirableExperience of working with Epic EHR.Experience supporting digital transformation or EHR implementation programmesUnderstanding of digital transformation programmes within the NHS. Communication & Relationship Skills EssentialAble to manage challenging situations effectivelyPartnership and collaborative working with internal and external stakeholdersProven communication skills (written, non-verbal & verbal)Understanding of Quality Initiative programmes (QI)DesirableAbility to adapt to changing service needs. Planning, Analytical & Judgment Skills EssentialAnalyses problems & implements effective & appropriate solutionsAwareness of NHS initiativesKnowledge of Clinical Governance and Commitment to clinical supervisionAble to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlinesKnowledge & Experience of using the E-Roster (Allocate System)DesirableAbility to adapt to changing service needs.Ability to interpret and utilise Epic reports and dashboards.Knowledge of E-Roster reporting and functionality Person Specification Qualifications EssentialRN1, on the NMC registerMentorship / Teaching & assessing qualificationPost registration course/equivalent experience: Cancer Care / Orthopaedics / Spinal Cord InjuryDiploma / DegreeDesirableALSManagement qualification Knowledge/training/experience EssentialMinimum of 4 years post registration experienceMinimum of 2 years' experience at Band 6 in a relevant specialityStaff management and supervision experienceExperience of leading and managing teams through service change.Experience of using Electronic Health Records (EHR) in clinical practice.DesirableExperience of working with Epic EHR.Experience supporting digital transformation or EHR implementation programmesUnderstanding of digital transformation programmes within the NHS. Communication & Relationship Skills EssentialAble to manage challenging situations effectivelyPartnership and collaborative working with internal and external stakeholdersProven communication skills (written, non-verbal & verbal)Understanding of Quality Initiative programmes (QI)DesirableAbility to adapt to changing service needs. Planning, Analytical & Judgment Skills EssentialAnalyses problems & implements effective & appropriate solutionsAwareness of NHS initiativesKnowledge of Clinical Governance and Commitment to clinical supervisionAble to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlinesKnowledge & Experience of using the E-Roster (Allocate System)DesirableAbility to adapt to changing service needs.Ability to interpret and utilise Epic reports and dashboards.Knowledge of E-Roster reporting and functionalityDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS TrustAddressRoyal National Orthopaedic NHS TrustBrockley HillStanmoreHA7 4LPUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameRoyal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS TrustAddressRoyal National Orthopaedic NHS TrustBrockley HillStanmoreHA7 4LPUnited KingdomEmployer's website