Sister/Charge Nurse - Blundell ward

Job overview

Exciting Leadership Opportunity: Ward Manager – Blundell Ward, Specialist Head and Neck Care & ENT Ward

Are you a passionate nurse with strong leadership skills and a deep commitment to specialised patient care? Do you want to lead a team delivering world-class nursing for patients with complex head and neck conditions? If so, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact!

We are thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity to join Blundell Ward as a Substantive Ward Manager — a ward renowned for its exceptional care in head and neck cancer, oncology, haematology, and ENT, encompassing both surgical and medical specialties.

Why Blundell Ward?

Blundell Ward is a ward of excellence specialising in caring for patients with complex airways, including tracheostomy and laryngectomy care. Our patients often undergo life-saving, extensive surgeries that affect them physically and psychologically, creating a unique chance for you to lead a compassionate, holistic approach that truly transforms patient journeys.

Located on the prestigious Guys Site, Blundell Ward offers 24 beds, including 4 side rooms, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

What You’ll Do

Lead and inspire a dedicated nursing team delivering specialised, high-quality care to our patients.

Oversee smooth daily ward operations,

Champion holistic, patient-centred care addressing the physical, psychological needs of both patients and staff.

Support and develop staff to reach their full potential.

Shaping service development and continuous improvement

Who We’re Looking For

Clinical knowledge in managing complex airway and oncology patients is desirable but not essential.

A natural mentor with strong organisational and communication skills.

A visionary leader eager to drive innovation and deliver excellence.

A collaborative team player ready to make a real difference every day and bring the team with them.

Why Join Us?

Join a highly skilled, supportive team including deputy managers, Matron, Head of Nursing, and Practice Development Nurse dedicated to your growth.

Thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment where your leadership directly impacts patient lives.

Enjoy ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities within a leading Surgical Oncology directorate.

Ready to lead a specialised team committed to transforming patient care?

Take the next step in your nursing leadership journey and apply today. For an informal visit prior to interview dates, please contact us—we look forward to hearing from you.

Working for our organisation

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership and Managerial

§ Lead the ward/Department team and build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.

§ Manage the department nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.

§ Be wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.

§ Communicate effectively and efficiently and liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive seamless care within the trust.

§ Act as a professional nurse leader and role model to the staff. To apply clinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach to the development of clinical competence in self and others.

§ Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.

Staff Management, Education and Training

§ Motivate, develop, support and identify training needs for department staff.

§ Implement and work within the Trust’s HR policies on all staffing matters, including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues. Take corrective measures if indicated in liaison with Human Resources and the Matron.

§ Work with the Matron and Human Resources Department in the recruitment, selection, appointment and retention of staff.

§ Monitor recruitment and retention and use all available strategies to retain and motivate staff e.g. flexible working policy.

§ Participate in appraisals and the setting of objectives for junior staff in the department to enable them to achieve optimal effectiveness and to understand their contribution to the directorate.

§ Ensure that appropriate written induction programmes are available and utilised for all new staff within the department

§ Working closely with the Practice Development Team, ensure that relevant clinical based teaching programmes are in place and maintain accurate training records.

§ Actively participate in teaching of junior staff and students.

§ Ensure that nursing staff receive appropriate training and professional education in accordance with the NMC’s PREP Recommendations

Clinical Governance, Audit And Research

§ Ensure that the delivery of care to all patients meet the standards set by yourself and the Trust.

§ Take responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of Infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.

§ Demonstrate a high level of commitment to and enthusiasm for research, evidence based practice, audit and education in the clinical area.

§ Actively contribute to reconfiguration projects, service redesign developments and Directorate business planning as required.

§ Be proactive in the risk assessment, management, clinical incident reporting and management of complaints.

§ Ensure all staff move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient and care team and are consistent with legislation.

§ Contribute to the development of Directorate and Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure adherence by self and ward team.

Service Development

§ Lead on the implementation of the clinical and organisational model for the area.

§ Lead on ensuring that the area continues to be based upon sound business projections, good financial planning and delivered according to appropriate standards within financial resources.

§ Contribute to and to be aware of the business plan and its implication for service delivery and nursing\’

§ Lead on monitoring the overall activity for the area.

Person specification

Knowledge

• RGN level 1
• Leadership / Management studies (ie Intermediate course, Nightingale leadership, passport to management))
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• MSc in Nursing or working towards
• Relevant knowledge in speciality, head and neck, airways management

Skills

• Time management and organisational skills
• Teaching and mentoring skills
• Awareness of clinical governance and risk management

Experience

• Experience in staff development
• Experience in speciality- Surgery, Oncology, ENT, H&N, ITU, HDU or other inpatient ward areas
• Teamwork / Multidisciplinary working
• Conducting Staff Performance Development Reviews(PDR)
• Audit and Research experience
• Safe staffing and rosters management

Values and Behaviours

• Value and Behaviours

Guy’s and St Thomas’celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual’s personalcircumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.

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