Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Manager

The closing date is 04 February 2026

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Matron and their ward team in providing effective nursing leadership supporting a team of nurses ensuring the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct is at the forefront of the team's nursing care.

In addition, the post holder will be required to work closely with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care, thus improving the patient experience.

The position supports a clinical role in addition to the management of operational issues. The post will incorporate the provision of care to patients, their families and carers' in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the clinical area; in line with Trust policies and procedures, ensuring that values and beliefs are upheld.

Additionally, you will demonstrate continuing professional development, reflecting individual needs, the needs of the team, and the needs of the organisation.

Main duties of the job

1. Act as a clinical expert in their area of practice.2. Take charge or delegate to the ward team as necessary.3. Participate in the delivery of care to ensure the individual needs of the patients are met.4. Promote the development, implementation and review of standards policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.5. Assist in effectively leading and motivating staff in the provision of care and future service development.6. Promote evidence based clinical practice in performance improvement within the unit.

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

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

249-7714378

Job locations

Endoscopy unit - TBD

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Education, Qualifications and Training

  • Evidence of post registration development
  • A management or leadership qualification
  • ILS
  • NMC 1st Level registration qualification
  • Further training and experience to Masters level or equivalent
  • A teaching qualification

Experience-Significant post registration experience.- Recent acute medical or surgical experience.- Experience in leading, supporting and developing a team.- Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience.- To have an awareness of up to date trust projects and issues.Knowledge and Skills- Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.- Time management and prioritisation skills- Demonstrates sound understanding of personal accountability- Shows initiative, able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate.- Works well under pressure

Other Job-Related Requirements- Highly motivated- Committed- Flexible- Willing to work in other areas of the Trust or Trust-wide as and when required to do so.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education, Qualifications and Training

  • Evidence of post registration development
  • A management or leadership qualification
  • ILS
  • NMC 1st Level registration qualification
  • Further training and experience to Masters level or equivalent
  • A teaching qualification

Experience-Significant post registration experience.- Recent acute medical or surgical experience.- Experience in leading, supporting and developing a team.- Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience.- To have an awareness of up to date trust projects and issues.Knowledge and Skills- Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.- Time management and prioritisation skills- Demonstrates sound understanding of personal accountability- Shows initiative, able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate.- Works well under pressure

Other Job-Related Requirements- Highly motivated- Committed- Flexible- Willing to work in other areas of the Trust or Trust-wide as and when required to do so.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • NMC 1st Level registration qualification
  • Further training and experience to Masters level or equivalent
  • A teaching qualification
  • Evidence of post registration development

Desirable

  • A management or leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience.
  • Recent acute medical or surgical experience.
  • Experience in leading, supporting and developing a team.
  • Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience.

Desirable

  • To have an awareness of up to date trust projects and issues.
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • NMC 1st Level registration qualification
  • Further training and experience to Masters level or equivalent
  • A teaching qualification
  • Evidence of post registration development

Desirable

  • A management or leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience.
  • Recent acute medical or surgical experience.
  • Experience in leading, supporting and developing a team.
  • Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience.

Desirable

  • To have an awareness of up to date trust projects and issues.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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 details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Endoscopy unit - TBD

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Endoscopy unit - TBD

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

mollie price

Mollie.price@ouh.nhs.uk

07720828468

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

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

249-7714378

Job locations

Endoscopy unit - TBD

Swindon

SN3 6BB


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