Ward Manager
The closing date is 03 September 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Trauma and Orthopaedics leading a 34 bedded ward. This is a demanding ward with no day ever the same.
You will be expected to lead, guide and support a large team of dedicated staff to ensure high quality care is provided to a diverse group of patients.
Ward 6 is a challenging ward caring for emergency patients who are admitted under trauma & orthopaedics, experience in Orthopaedics and Spinal care would be deemed highly desirable.
We work closely with members of the MDT team to support our complex patients. Good communication is imperative.
We are looking for an experienced strong leader to guide the ward at a time of change whilst facing the difficult challenges within the NHS
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job include but are not limited to;
- Attendance management
- Recruitment
- Quality Improvement initiatives
- Leadership
- Visible presence
- Education
- Asses basic and specialist care needs of patients
- Responding to complaints
- Improving compliance and patient outcomes
- Supporting patient flow
- Managing challenging situations
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Details
Date posted
21 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
177-ELEC-7341335
Job locations
Ward 6, James Paget University Hospital Trust
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
Employer details
Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ward 6, James Paget University Hospital Trust
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
Employer's website
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