James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As per attached JD & PS

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As per attached JD & PS

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

Person Specification

Application form

Essential

Experience of leading a team
Evidence of degree
At least 2 years experience at Band 6

Desirable

Leadership qualification

Skills

Essential

Orthopaedic experience

Desirable

Spinal experience

Experience

Essential

Experience in change management

Desirable

Experience of implementing QI projects

Person Specification

Application form

Essential

Experience of leading a team
Evidence of degree
At least 2 years experience at Band 6

Desirable

Leadership qualification

Skills

Essential

Orthopaedic experience

Desirable

Spinal experience

Experience

Essential

Experience in change management

Desirable

Experience of implementing QI projects

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 6, James Paget University Hospital Trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)