Ward Manager - Paediatric Unit | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	02 Ionawr 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£47,810 - £54,710 Pro Rata Per Annum
Oriau:	Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau:	18 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad:	Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Cwmni:	Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7705644/405-26-NM019PAED

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Ward Lead to join our general paediatric ward in Dorset County Hospital, where care is provided for Children and Young People up to the age of 18 years and ranges across medical, surgical and psychological need. The ward consists of a fourteen bedded inpatient area (inclusive of 3 high observation beds) , Paediatric Assessment Unit and Paediatric Day Surgery.

The Band 7 Ward Lead role requires a dynamic, motivated individual with a passion for ensuring quality driven care for children and young people. The successful candidate will show a commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and a compassionate, inclusive approach to leadership.

Alongside the senior paediatric management team, the post-holder will be expected to use expert clinical knowledge, leadership and management skills to enhance the experience of children, young people and families and facilitate a harmonious, professional environment.

Core hours of work are Monday to Friday with an expectation to be flexible to the needs of the service, including working alongside staff with diverse shift patterns according to need.

You will have responsibility for the daily clinical, operational and quality management of all clinical areas within acute paediatrics.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver patient-centred outcomes and high standards of care.

You will be responsible for ensuring leadership and professional development for nursing and support workers within the service. You will work with the senior paediatric team to develop best practice and ensure that there is consistency across the paediatric unit. In collaboration with senior nursing team and Matrons, you will provide senior nursing leadership for the unit.

To manage the clinical area ensuring agreed protocol, policy and procedures are adhered to. Provide a service to the agreed standard, meeting organisational and national targets.

Participation in Audit and Research, developing research based practices.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Feb 2026

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