Ward Manager / Senior Sister
The closing date is 21 December 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 7 Ward Manager/ Senior Sister on the Elective Surgical Unit at Dewsbury District Hospital, that comprises of ward 12 and Boothroyd day care. Applications are welcome from an innovative, dynamic and motivated nurse leader. We are looking to appoint a confident, passionate lead with excellent communication skills who portrays professionalism and is an active role model. The post holder will share the role of leading and managing an 18 bedded area of elective surgical patients. The ward comprises of both inpatient, day case and level one patients requiring elective surgery in specialities such as general surgery, urology, gynaecology, plastics and OMFS. You will have proven leadership and management skills and have the knowledge and ability to manage patients surgical patients, supporting and empowering the nursing team with skills and competencies. The ward manager is the figure head and professional lead for the area. Ensuring that the ward achieves, maintains and upholds the Trusts standards . The post holder will be responsible for managing the staff including e-roster, holidays and sickness. The responsibilities include managing governance RADAR compliance and complaints, key performance indicators, infection control ward audits.
Main duties of the job
The Band 7 Senior Sister/ Unit Manager will be the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-Professional team, patients, and carers within the elective Surgical Unit. The post holder should have previous experience in caring for surgical patient, or willing to undertake competencies, to enable the post holder to lead the team. The post holder will take overall responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the speciality team (Lead Clinicians Matron, Patient Services Manager etc,) will work collaboratively to develop services and quality of care delivered. The post holder will manage and lead the team in the development and delivery of a programme of practice and professional development for staff within the speciality. This will be achieved through working in partnership with lead clinicians, managers, and matrons.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Details
Date posted
12 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
000875
Job locations
Dewsbury District Hospital
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF13 4HS
Employer details
Employer name
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Dewsbury District Hospital
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF13 4HS
Employer's website
https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Privacy notice
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)