About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Ward Manager to lead the Inpatient Surgical Ward at The Princess Grace Hospital. This busy and diverse unit delivers highquality care across a range of surgical specialities including Urology, Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary, Gynaecology and Colorectal surgery.
The Ward Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping patient experience and outcomes through strong clinical leadership and effective operational management. You will provide visible, professional leadership to the ward team, acting as a clinical expert, mentor and role model, while fostering a culture of safety, learning and continuous improvement.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the highest standards of nursing care are delivered, with oversight of clinical competence, quality assurance and evidencebased practice. The role includes responsibility for the daytoday management of the ward, workforce planning and budgetary control, ensuring services run efficiently while meeting patient and organisational needs.
Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and senior leaders, you will contribute to service development, promote the ward within The Princess Grace Hospital and HCA UK, and participate in relevant forums to drive innovation and improvement.
Main duties of the job
The Ward Manager is responsible for providing strong clinical and professional leadership to the Inpatient Surgical Ward, ensuring the delivery of highquality, safe and patientcentred care across a range of surgical specialities including Urology, Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary, Gynaecology and Colorectal surgery.
The post holder will manage the daytoday operational running of the ward, including workforce planning, staffing, and budgetary control, ensuring effective use of resources while maintaining high standards of care. You will lead, support and develop the nursing team, acting as a visible role model and ensuring staff are appropriately trained, competent and supported in their roles.
The Ward Manager will monitor and maintain clinical standards through audit, quality assurance and implementation of evidencebased practice, promoting a culture of safety, learning and continuous improvement. You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and senior leaders to deliver service objectives, improve patient experience and support service development.
You will also actively promote the ward within The Princess Grace Hospital and HCA UK, contributing to relevant forums and initiatives to support innovation, quality improvement and organisational priorities.
About us
HCA Healthcare UK is one of the UKs leading providers of private healthcare and part of HCA Healthcare, one of the worlds largest and most respected healthcare organisations. With over 50 years of experience, HCA is recognised internationally for clinical excellence, patient safety and investment in innovative treatments, technology and facilities. In the UK alone, HCA has invested more than £500 million to support high quality, future focused care and to create outstanding clinical environments for both patients and staff.
A key strength of HCA Healthcare UK is its commitment to its people. Colleagues benefit from extensive learning and development opportunities, access to advanced clinical technology, and a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and career progression. Our size and network provide stability, while maintaining a culture that values compassionate, patient centred care.
The Princess Grace Hospital, located in central London, is a modern, multidisciplinary hospital rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. The hospital is renowned for delivering complex elective care across a wide range of specialties, supported by state of the heart facilities including advanced diagnostic services and cutting edge surgical technology such as robotic and minimally invasive surgery.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Ward Manager is the senior clinical leader for their ward, accountable for the delivery of safe, highquality, personcentred care and for providing professional and operational leadership to the nursing team. The post holder will act as an expert practitioner, role model and visible leader, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes, staff experience and service performance.
The role includes responsibility for clinical standards, workforce leadership, governance, education and training, budgetary control and service development, ensuring care is delivered in line with organisational values, regulatory requirements and evidencebased practice.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership and Patient CareLead, coordinate and supervise nursing care, ensuring all patients receive holistic, individualised care based on assessed needs and agreed care plans.Act as a clinical expert and resource within the ward, providing specialist advice to colleagues and liaising with the wider multidisciplinary team and external agencies.Drive implementation of evidencebased practice, innovations and clinical improvements within the ward.Monitor and review clinical standards, nursing indicators and patient outcomes, taking action to address areas for improvement.Promote dignity, respect and personcentred care at all times.Leadership, Education and Workforce DevelopmentLead, motivate and develop the ward team, creating a positive learning environment and a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.Ensure effective appraisal, supervision and performance development processes are in place for all staff.Support recruitment, induction, retention and deployment of staff, ensuring safe staffing levels and appropriate skill mix.Identify training and development needs and contribute to annual training plans.Act as mentor and educator for staff, students and healthcare assistants, ensuring mandatory and rolespecific training compliance.Quality, Governance and RiskPromote and ensure adherence to clinical governance frameworks, hospital policies and regulatory requirements.Identify and manage clinical and nonclinical risks, ensuring timely reporting, investigation and learning from incidents.Support audit activity and quality improvement initiatives and ensure sustained compliance with agreed standards.Promote a strong culture of safety, openness and learning.Operational and Financial ManagementManage the daytoday operational running of the ward, ensuring effective use of beds, timely admissions and discharges and smooth patient flow.Take delegated responsibility for budgetary control, including resource management, stock ordering and authorisation of timesheets and expenses.Contribute to workforce planning, establishment reviews and new ways of working that support service efficiency and improvement.Maintain a safe, clean and wellorganised clinical environment.Communication and CollaborationAct as a visible and accessible leader for patients, relatives and staff, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.Work collaboratively with Consultants, allied health professionals and senior leaders to enhance the patient journey and service delivery.Establish and maintain effective links with external services including community and social care providers.Infection Prevention, Safeguarding and Professional ResponsibilitiesEnsure infection prevention and control practices are embedded within daily practice and monitored effectively.Act in accordance with safeguarding policies, escalating concerns appropriately and contributing to safeguarding processes.Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection and information governance requirements.Uphold health and safety standards and organisational policies at all times.Equality, Inclusion and ValuesThe Ward Manager is expected to promote equality, diversity and inclusion, treating colleagues, patients and families with fairness, dignity and respect. The role holder will demonstrate behaviours aligned with HCA Healthcare UKs values and contribute positively to an inclusive workplace culture.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Recognised professional nursing qualification (Diploma or Degree level) Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to acute or surgical nursing practice Teaching, Assessing or Mentorship qualification (or willingness to undertake)
Desirable
Leadership or management qualification (or equivalent experience at senior nurse level) Post registration qualification relevant to acute, surgical or speciality nursing Qualification or formal training in quality improvement, clinical audit or governance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name HCA Healthcare UK
Address Princess Grace Hospital
Nottingham Place
London
W1U 5NY
Employer's website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)