Overview
In this Ward Manager role, you lead and develop a nursing team within The Farndon Unit to deliver high-quality, recovery‑oriented care. You drive a positive ward culture, mentor staff, and safeguard patient welfare while collaborating with multi-disciplinary colleagues. You’ll oversee on-call coordination and budgeting, shaping care pathways for vulnerable service users. This is a meaningful opportunity to influence patient outcomes in a supportive, values-driven environment.
Pay / Benefits
- Salary: £48,945 per year
- 33 days annual leave + birthday off
- Career development and training
- Ely-Vate rewards and wellbeing platform
- Wellbeing support
- Blue Light Card
Responsibilities
- Lead the nursing team to provide high-quality care and support
- Empower recovery and supervise staff across the ward
- Manage the on-call service and ward budgets
- Lead by example and act as a role model for the nursing team
- Provide clinical leadership and expertise within the multidisciplinary team
- Maintain a positive, collaborative environment and ensure high standards under Clinical Governance
- Take charge of the ward when designated
- Support staff development, welfare, and training
Key requirements
- A relevant nursing qualification
- NMC registration
- Positive attitude, caring and compassionate nature
- Commitment to high-quality care and evidence-based practice
- Relevant experience in a similar environment
- Proven track record of leadership skills
- compassion and empathy
- collaboration and teamwork
- ability to inspire and develop others
- Clinical Governance
- on-call service management
- budget management
Ward Manager in Newark on Trent employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
