At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic surgical ward, ensuring top-notch patient care and team development.
- Company: Award-winning private hospital known for specialist surgical services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on clinical excellence and workforce development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in patient outcomes while leading a passionate nursing team.
- Qualifications: NMC Pin, 4+ years of ward management experience, strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Nottingham
Salary: From 50,000 Per Annum
Overview
Compass Associates are proud to be working with an award-winning healthcare organisation who are currently recruiting for an experienced Ward Manager to lead their high-performing mixed Surgical Ward based in Nottingham. This leading private hospital delivers a wide range of specialist surgical services across Orthopaedics, Spinal, Gynaecology & Urology. This is an opportunity to be autonomous to manage change and continue to develop your team and provide the very best in terms of patient outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically credible and operationally strong nurse leader to take ownership of a busy surgical ward within a flagship hospital environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving clinical excellence, supporting workforce development and ensuring the delivery of outstanding patient care across a fast-paced surgical setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide visible and effective leadership across the Surgical Ward
- Take full operational responsibility for the day-to-day management of the department
- Lead, motivate and develop a large multidisciplinary nursing team
- Ensure safe staffing levels and effective workforce planning across the ward
- Drive high standards of patient care, safety and clinical governance
- Oversee patient flow, bed management and operational performance
- Support recruitment, retention and staff development initiatives
- Manage clinical incidents, audits and quality improvement projects
- Work collaboratively with senior hospital leadership to support service development
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards, policies and best practice guidelines
This is a busy and dynamic ward environment requiring a confident and resilient leader who can balance clinical oversight with operational management while maintaining exceptional patient outcomes.
Essential
- Current NMC Pin
- 4 Years+ ward management experience
- Budget Experience
- Strong Leadership
- CQC Experience
If this opportunity could be something that you're keen to explore a career within the private sector and apply for, please send me your up to date CV to mcohen@compassltd.co.uk, or call me on either 07720 329170 or 0161 870 8997.
Ward Manager – Surgical Ward in Nottingham employer: Compass
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