Ward Leader
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE5 4PW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9358-26-0089 |
Summary
Be a visible, accessible, credible and assertive leader to whom patients, relatives and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support. Lead the team and build successful links between nursing and other professions to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working. Lead and support the ward team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective. Develop the role of other team members, supporting them in gaining the appropriate competencies to achieve the required standards of care. Motivate all team members and lead innovation and expertise in clinical practice by example. Take responsibility for ensuring that all learners in their area are appropriately supported and competently assessed in line with NMC guidelines and other professional bodies. Through effective communication, disseminate information across the health care teams and CMGs. Communicate and share clinical experiences and good practice within and across CMGs. Resolve conflict as speedily as circumstances allow and ensure feedback and planning for the future occurs. Maximize use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements. Act in a professional manner and ensure self and ward staff adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times. (Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)