Ward Manager Haematology & Oncology in Southampton

Job summaryNHS Band 7 Salary:49,387 - 56,515 pro rata, per annumHours Per Week:Full time 37.5 hoursContract Type: PermanentThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate nurse to lead a dedicated Haematology and Oncology Day Unit team as a Band 7 Unit Manager. You will provide visible clinical and managerial leadership, supporting the team to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care while ensuring patients and their families have a positive experience.Main duties of the jobThe role offers the opportunity to shape nursing practice, lead service improvements and develop a supportive culture where colleagues can learn, grow and succeed. Working closely with the Matron and multidisciplinary team, you will oversee staffing, quality, clinical governance and resources, while acting as an expert clinician and positive professional role model.About usHere at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.DetailsDate posted27 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference numberREF2720ZJob locationsQueen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthHampshirePO6 3LYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesLead and co-ordinate the nursing team, taking continuing responsibility on a daily basis for the management and organization of the clinical area.Through effective leadership ensure the clinical team delivers a safe, effective, responsive, caring and well-led service where compassion is embedded, and a positive patient experience is achieved.Provide strong professional clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and act as a professional role model.A highly skilled clinical expert with specialised knowledge in Haematology and oncologyPlease refer to the attached Job description for further details Job description Job responsibilitiesLead and co-ordinate the nursing team, taking continuing responsibility on a daily basis for the management and organization of the clinical area.Through effective leadership ensure the clinical team delivers a safe, effective, responsive, caring and well-led service where compassion is embedded, and a positive patient experience is achieved.Provide strong professional clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and act as a professional role model.A highly skilled clinical expert with specialised knowledge in Haematology and oncologyPlease refer to the attached Job description for further detailsPerson Specification Experience EssentialSignificant demonstrable experience within specialty with evidence of professional development.Evidence of team leadership and change management with relevant management/leadership courseManaging recourses and contributing to departmental budgetEvidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources Qualifications EssentialCurrent registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications.BSc Degree in relevant field Post Reg. qualifications for specialty areaLeadership development programmeTeaching qualification/experience and mentorship courseEvidence of team leadership and change management with relevant management/leadership courseDesirableMasters degree and evidence of working towards Skills and Knowledge EssentialClinical decision making skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsEffective leadership and team building skillsOrganisational skills and forward planningFlexibilityAble to support development of othersCoaching and mentoring skillsCritical appraisal skillsStrong customer service skills.IT literateUnderstanding of the principles and application of effective budgetary management.Understanding of the principles and application of effective staff / HR managementUnderstanding of the theory and application of Clinical Governance.Demonstrable experience of effective management and supervision of staff and taking charge of ward /unit Person Specification Experience EssentialSignificant demonstrable experience within specialty with evidence of professional development.Evidence of team leadership and change management with relevant management/leadership courseManaging recourses and contributing to departmental budgetEvidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources Qualifications EssentialCurrent registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications.BSc Degree in relevant field Post Reg. qualifications for specialty areaLeadership development programmeTeaching qualification/experience and mentorship courseEvidence of team leadership and change management with relevant management/leadership courseDesirableMasters degree and evidence of working towards Skills and Knowledge EssentialClinical decision making skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsEffective leadership and team building skillsOrganisational skills and forward planningFlexibilityAble to support development of othersCoaching and mentoring skillsCritical appraisal skillsStrong customer service skills.IT literateUnderstanding of the principles and application of effective budgetary management.Understanding of the principles and application of effective staff / HR managementUnderstanding of the theory and application of Clinical Governance.Demonstrable experience of effective management and supervision of staff and taking charge of ward /unitDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer namePortsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustAddressQueen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthHampshirePO6 3LYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePortsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustAddressQueen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthHampshirePO6 3LYUnited KingdomEmployer's website