About this role
Job summary
The post-holder will be responsible for the planning, provision and delivery of an effective 24-hour nursing service across Ward 24 and Ward 25. They will provide senior clinical and operational leadership to ensure that nursing practice, standards and procedures are fully aligned with NMC requirements and Trust policies.
The post-holder will have clinical and operational oversight of two distinct ward areas:
Ward 25 - a 14-bedded unit caring for Medically Fit For Discharge (MFFD) patients requiring support with complex discharge planning, end-of-life care, packages of care, and other high-complexity needs. The Ward Manager will ensure safe patient flow, robust discharge processes, and high-quality personalised care.
Ward 24 - an escalation ward with capacity for up to 17 beds, opened to support increased operational pressures. The Ward Manager will ensure safe staffing, effective escalation management, and consistent delivery of high-quality care during periods of heightened demand.
Across both wards, the post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that the patient remains the central focus of care, promoting safety, dignity and a positive patient experience at all times.
Main duties of the job
The Ward Manager will lead, support and develop the nursing teams across both wards, acting as a visible role model and ensuring that the clinical environment remains a safe, supportive and effective learning area for staff and students. The post-holder will oversee the educational, professional development and competency needs of the nursing workforce, enabling the delivery of a patient-centred, evidence-based service.
About us
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Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible for the planning, provision and delivery of an effective 24hour nursing service across Ward 24 and Ward 25. They will provide senior clinical and operational leadership to ensure that nursing practice, standards and procedures are fully aligned with NMC requirements and Trust policies.
The Ward Manager will lead, support and develop the nursing teams across both wards, acting as a visible role model and ensuring that the clinical environment remains a safe, supportive and effective learning area for staff and students. The postholder will oversee the educational, professional development and competency needs of the nursing workforce, enabling the delivery of a patientcentred, evidencebased service.
The postholder will have clinical and operational oversight of two distinct ward areas:
Ward 25 a 14bedded unit caring for Medically Fit For Discharge (MFFD) patients requiring support with complex discharge planning, endoflife care, packages of care, and other highcomplexity needs. The Ward Manager will ensure safe patient flow, robust discharge processes, and highquality personalised care.
Ward 24 an escalation ward with capacity for up to 17 beds, opened to support increased operational pressures. The Ward Manager will ensure safe staffing, effective escalation management, and consistent delivery of highquality care during periods of heightened demand.
Across both wards, the postholder will be responsible for ensuring that the patient remains the central focus of care, promoting safety, dignity and a positive patient experience at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration Leadership or management training (formal or in-role experience)
Desirable
Evidence of post-registration professional development
Experience Essential
Demonstrate experience of leading teams, managing performance, and supporting staff development. Significant experience working at Band 6 or above within an acute hospital setting Experience in service redesign, quality improvement projects, or audit leadership.
Desirable
Proven ability to maintain safe staffing, manage risk, and uphold clinical standards
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams. Ability to provide advanced clinical decision-making and act as a senior point of escalation Understanding of patient flow systems, discharge to assess pathways, and community interface
Desirable
Ability to manage two ward areas, balancing operational oversight, patient flow, and workforce management.
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 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL
STADIUM ROAD
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)