Ward Manager

Job summaryAn
exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated, and
compassionate nurse leader to join our Surgical Care Group as Ward Manager for
Ward 16, our dedicated 28-bed Elective Orthopaedic Ward at Alexandra Hospital. Ward 16 delivers high-quality pre and
post-operative care to patients undergoing planned orthopaedic surgery and
plays a vital role in supporting excellent patient outcomes and flow across the
Trust. We are looking for an inspirational leader who is passionate about
delivering outstanding patient care, supporting staff development, and driving
continuous improvement.

As Ward Manager, you will provide strong
clinical, professional, and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of
safe, effective, and compassionate care whilst achieving key quality,
workforce, and performance objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an
experienced Band 6 or existing Band 7 nurse who is committed to developing
high-performing teams and enhancing the experience of both patients and staff.

If you think this is the post for you, please contact Joanna
Kirby-Neilson via email:
to arrange an informal visit or discuss the post further.

Main duties of the jobTo always ensure a high standard of nursing
care through the effective management of staff and resources on his/her
allocated department.

To
demonstrate strong clinical leadership in stressful and challenging situations.

To promote
a positive approach to new challenges and creative ways of working.

To act as
advocate for their designated area and liaise with all members of the
multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate all aspects of patient care in the best
interests of the patient and family.

To
ensure effective training and educational programmes are available by liaising
with appropriate personnel to meet the training and educational needs of nurses
in the clinical area. This post carries continuing responsibility for the
management of the Ward, including the deployment and supervision of staff.

About us Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large
acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute
services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a
larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from
three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our
caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred
care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to
work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise
accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working
within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a
DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check
(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting
Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details Date posted
21 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 7

Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference numberCJob locations

The Alexandra Hospital Woodrow Drive Redditch Worcestershire B
98 7UB
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

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Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

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