Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Ward Manager, Urology (Fixed Term)

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Job summary

This new role will provide a deputy ward manager role to support the nursing team in Urology department and current ward manager. This role will positively impacts on the the experience of patients with urological and other surgical interventions by providing high standards of clinical practice and care.

Provide leadership that positively impacts on the experience of patients and carers by providing high standards of clinical practice and care

Provide clinical support, expert care and clinical leadership to support patients undergoing clinical interventions, diagnostic tests and surgery

Work collaboratively with the urology clinical team, community team to provide nursing support across secondary and primary care

Evidence of staff development to meet patients needs in specialised area of Urology

Main duties of the job

To improve standards of specialised care by contributing to the development of practice to ensure that Urology patients and carers have a quality experience, and to reduce risk and increase safety for staff and patients.

To establish working relationships throughout the urology team and hospital services.

In liaison with clinical practice development team, senior specialist urology nurses and heads of nursing to support the professional development and staff caring for patients in the urological field.

Deliver clinical care and management in line with local and national guidance and best practice

Act as a patient advocate when appropriate and respect patient confidentiality and privacy with respect of diverse cultural background and requirements.

Contribute to Clinical Governance within the department

Demonstrate excellent communication with patients and clinical teams to coordinate care pathway effectively and efficiently

Ensure user involvement by surveys, audit and attendance at relevant meetings.

To act as professional supervisor and participate in staff appraisals.

Monitor staff mandatory training and contribute towards staff development requirements.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.

We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year pa inc. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

323-NM9663-MH

Job locations

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT160PZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview of Responsibilities:

  • To improve standards of specialised care by contributing to the development of practice to ensure that Urology patients and carers have a quality experience, and to reduce risk and increase safety for staff and patients.
  • To establish working relationships throughout the urology team and hospital services.
  • With the Senior Specialist Urology Nurses and other members of the team contribute to practice development and improving the fundamentals of care within the Trust in Urology
  • To deliver care in line with local and National guidance and requirements.

For more information please refer to the job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview of Responsibilities:

  • To improve standards of specialised care by contributing to the development of practice to ensure that Urology patients and carers have a quality experience, and to reduce risk and increase safety for staff and patients.
  • To establish working relationships throughout the urology team and hospital services.
  • With the Senior Specialist Urology Nurses and other members of the team contribute to practice development and improving the fundamentals of care within the Trust in Urology
  • To deliver care in line with local and National guidance and requirements.

For more information please refer to the job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level or above
  • Experience of multi-professional working
  • Ability to lead and influence change

Desirable

  • Urological experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • First level degree in related subject or equivalent knowledge, skills, and competency gained through clinical experience working at a senior level
  • Post-basic qualification / experience in urology care
  • Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards

Desirable

  • Urological qualification at degree level

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced clinical management and nursing knowledge / skills
  • Information management skills including data collection and analysis, report writing and critical appraisal
  • Ability to hold a clear strategic vision and develop implementation plans to contribute to the development of the service

Desirable

  • Sound knowledge and skillset in urological nursing
  • Management on nursing teams
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level or above
  • Experience of multi-professional working
  • Ability to lead and influence change

Desirable

  • Urological experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • First level degree in related subject or equivalent knowledge, skills, and competency gained through clinical experience working at a senior level
  • Post-basic qualification / experience in urology care
  • Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards

Desirable

  • Urological qualification at degree level

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced clinical management and nursing knowledge / skills
  • Information management skills including data collection and analysis, report writing and critical appraisal
  • Ability to hold a clear strategic vision and develop implementation plans to contribute to the development of the service

Desirable

  • Sound knowledge and skillset in urological nursing
  • Management on nursing teams

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

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT160PZ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT160PZ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Urology Nurse

Terri Hess

terri.hess@nhs.net

01932723278

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year pa inc. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

323-NM9663-MH

Job locations

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT160PZ


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