Ward Manager

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.

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

Professional/Clinical Leadership Accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice. Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies. Ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control.

Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs.

Develop practice in addressing individuals health and wellbeing needs.

Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care, co-ordinating the holistic needs of the patients. To be responsible for the organisation of nursing care of the patients who have been assigned to the team.

To take measures to ensure the safety of patients, which always includes delegation of patient care to nurses with the appropriate levels of skills. To report any untoward incidents/accidents to Matron/Directorate Manager.

Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any problems in communication.

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