Ward Manager - Diabetes and Endocrine
The closing date is 09 March 2026
Job summary
Ready to Lead and Make a Difference in Patient Care?An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Band 7 Metabolic Day Ward Manager to lead our busy and dynamic Day Ward and Outpatient service. This role is ideal for a confident clinical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high quality, patient centred care.
Our service includes a high throughput day unit alongside outpatient clinics, with patients frequently moving between both areas on the same day. Strong leadership, effective coordination, and close multidisciplinary working are therefore essential.
About the ServiceDay Wardo Specialises in metabolic and endocrine investigationso Supports referrals from multiple medical specialtieso Provides complex testing and monitoring within a day case settingOutpatient Clinicso Growth hormone serviceso Thyroid careo Osteoporosis serviceso Diabetic services (including foot care and sexual health)o Hepatologyo Endocrine and metabolic clinics
As the Day Ward Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the operational, clinical, and managerial leadership of the Metabolic Day Ward and associated outpatient activity. You will ensure the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of services, while driving quality improvement and service development.
Main duties of the job
o Provide day to day leadership and line management for a team of healthcare assistants and nursing staff.o Oversee patient flow, capacity management, and clinic coordination.o Ensure compliance with clinical governance, infection control, and health & safety standards.o Lead on staff development, appraisal, rostering, and workforce planning.o Act as a key point of contact for medical staff, allied health professionals, and wider MDT colleagues.o Contribute to service improvement initiatives, audits, and policy development.o Maintain a strong focus on patient experience and safety.We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates:o Proven leadership and management experience within an NHS clinical settingo Strong organisational, communication, and decision making skills.o Experience managing day case units, outpatient services, or complex clinical pathways.o Ability to work autonomously while fostering effective multidisciplinary teamwork.o A flexible, resilient, and solution focused approach to service delivery.o Commitment to continuous improvement and staff development.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Details
Date posted
03 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£56,276 to £63,176 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-MIC-2033
Job locations
St Mary's Hospital
London
W2 1NY
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
London
W2 1NY
Employer's website
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