Job summary
- Main area
- HSEP
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-7544433-A
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Free Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £56,276 - £63,176 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 7 Ward Manager
Band 7
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
8W ward is a 32 bedded acute medicine for the Elderly ward on 8th floor of the Royal Free Hospital. The patients on the ward are cared in an environment that provides comfort, safety and support for their stay. we encourage innovation and work closely with an inspiring team of nurses, medics, dementia specialist, therapist, discharge co coordinators, to ensure out our patients remain active and engaged. Our aim is to provide high quality acute medical and multi-professional care for our patients, allowing speedy diagnosis, treatment and transfer, or discharge back to the community.
We are looking for a dynamic ward manager to join our outstanding team
You will be expected to play a key role in the management and strategic development of the ward, working closely with our Matron and Clinical Lead to deliver a challenging agenda; provide a high-quality service to patients and a positive working environment for our staff.
We are looking for an adaptable, expert clinical nurse with an interest in Elderly Medicine, with strong leadership skills. The ability to communicate well with a multidisciplinary team is vital.
You will be supported by a Clinical Practice Educator, a team of band 6 nurses, a very engaged team of consultants and a senior management team.
This post provides an opportunity for an experienced nurse to gain operational experience, whilst leading, supporting and developing the multidisciplinary team, overseeing service quality, and quality improvement.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level registration
- First level degree
- Evidence of post registration qualification
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial post-registration experience in area of specialty
- Evidence of teaching junior members of staff & assessing students in practice
- Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
- Current experience of line management of staff
Desirable criteria
- Proven experience of monitoring & acting on nursing quality data & developing appropriate action plans
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Expert specialist skills for the post
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skilled in use of computer/key board
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
- Able to recruit staff to world class values
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Catheriona Howley
- Job title
- Interim Head of Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
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