Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Ward Manager

The closing date is 17 January 2026

Job summary

At Ramsay Health Care, we know our people are our most important asset. Join us as a Ward Manager where you'll help to lead, manage and nurture a team in one of the leading providers of independent healthcare in the UK. Together, you'll deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in an environment where there is 'more time to care'. You already have proven success in leading a team, as well as experience in change management and transformation. Not only will you be valued for these skills and expertise, you'll have time to build on them too, through our Ramsay Academy. We put the patient at the heart of everything we do - as our 'Speaking Up for Safety' programme proves.

Main duties of the job

At Ramsay Health Care, we know our people are our most important asset. Join us as a Ward Manager where you'll help to lead, manage and nurture a team in one of the leading providers of independent healthcare in the UK. Together, you'll deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in an environment where there is 'more time to care'. You already have proven success in leading a team, as well as experience in change management and transformation. Not only will you be valued for these skills and expertise, you'll have time to build on them too, through our Ramsay Academy. We put the patient at the heart of everything we do - as our 'Speaking Up for Safety' programme proves.

About us

Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.

Details

Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR15366

Job locations

Level 18, Tower 42

25 Old Broad Street

London

EC2N 1HQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

At Ramsay Health Care, we know our people are our most important asset. Join us as a Ward Manager where you'll help to lead, manage and nurture a team in one of the leading providers of independent healthcare in the UK. Together, you'll deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in an environment where there is 'more time to care'. You already have proven success in leading a team, as well as experience in change management and transformation. Not only will you be valued for these skills and expertise, you'll have time to build on them too, through our Ramsay Academy. We put the patient at the heart of everything we do - as our 'Speaking Up for Safety' programme proves.

Woodthorpe Hospital is a 42 bedded private hospital on 2 wards offering multi-speciality surgery for day cases and inpatients stay for both private and NHS patients. It is a very busy Hospital with patients seen by many different speciality consultants including Orthopaedics, spinal, gynaecology, urology, gastroenterology, dermatology and ENT.

  • Registration with the NMC including full compliance

  • Ability to deliver high standards of patient care

  • Previous clinical supervisory experience and background as a Ward Nurse

  • Experience of managing rosters and staffing (desirable)

  • Enthusiasm and a can do attitude

  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business

  • A good working knowledge and compliance with CQC Standards

  • The ability to make decisions and use your initiative

  • Strong communication skills

  • Passion to deliver excellent care in a busy and challenging environment

Benefits

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • 25 days' annual leave plus eight Bank Holiday days

  • Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave

  • Private healthcare and life assurance

  • Free uniform and DBS check

  • Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant

  • Access to our employee discount programme

  • Wellbeing Centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line

  • Long service, employee recognition and appreciation awards

  • Access to the Ramsay Academy giving you genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Ramsay Health Care, we know our people are our most important asset. Join us as a Ward Manager where you'll help to lead, manage and nurture a team in one of the leading providers of independent healthcare in the UK. Together, you'll deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in an environment where there is 'more time to care'. You already have proven success in leading a team, as well as experience in change management and transformation. Not only will you be valued for these skills and expertise, you'll have time to build on them too, through our Ramsay Academy. We put the patient at the heart of everything we do - as our 'Speaking Up for Safety' programme proves.

Woodthorpe Hospital is a 42 bedded private hospital on 2 wards offering multi-speciality surgery for day cases and inpatients stay for both private and NHS patients. It is a very busy Hospital with patients seen by many different speciality consultants including Orthopaedics, spinal, gynaecology, urology, gastroenterology, dermatology and ENT.

  • Registration with the NMC including full compliance

  • Ability to deliver high standards of patient care

  • Previous clinical supervisory experience and background as a Ward Nurse

  • Experience of managing rosters and staffing (desirable)

  • Enthusiasm and a can do attitude

  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business

  • A good working knowledge and compliance with CQC Standards

  • The ability to make decisions and use your initiative

  • Strong communication skills

  • Passion to deliver excellent care in a busy and challenging environment

Benefits

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • 25 days' annual leave plus eight Bank Holiday days

  • Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave

  • Private healthcare and life assurance

  • Free uniform and DBS check

  • Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant

  • Access to our employee discount programme

  • Wellbeing Centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line

  • Long service, employee recognition and appreciation awards

  • Access to the Ramsay Academy giving you genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

Person Specification

Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body

Essential

  • Clinical Registration

Desirable

  • Clinical Registration
Person Specification

Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body

Essential

  • Clinical Registration

Desirable

  • Clinical Registration

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

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

Level 18, Tower 42

25 Old Broad Street

London

EC2N 1HQ


Employer's website

https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

Level 18, Tower 42

25 Old Broad Street

London

EC2N 1HQ


Employer's website

https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Check WD Pimary Recruiter

recruitment.team@ramsayhealth.co.uk

+4402078472850

Details

Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR15366

Job locations

Level 18, Tower 42

25 Old Broad Street

London

EC2N 1HQ


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