Ward Manager -St Francis Ward
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, NW8 9NH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0263-26-0002 |
Summary
Provide continuous leadership and operational oversight of the ward, ensuring effective coordination with Duty Managers, Ward Managers, and Consultant Users. Supervise, support and develop the ward team, including shift leaders, nurses, and HCAs through mentoring, delegation, performance reviews, and annual appraisals. Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, individualised and evidencebased patient care across all stages of the patient journey, from admission to discharge. Maintain a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and families, upholding high standards of communication, dignity, and compassion. Lead Infection Prevention and Control practices and ensure full compliance with safety checks, clinical audits, and regulatory standards. Manage departmental resources efficiently, including staffing, rota planning, and budget adherence to support smooth operational performance. Support senior nursing leadership by undertaking delegated tasks from the Chief Nursing Officer and Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, contributing to service development and innovation. Promote a culture of safety, learning and accountability by investigating incidents and complaints, implementing action plans, and sharing lessons learned. Lead clinical practice and support procedures by assisting consultants, performing key clinical tasks, ensuring safe medicines management, and upholding documentation standards.