Ward Manager - Icu *Internal

Permanent | Internal applicants only

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ICU Ward Manager.

The postholder will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role. They will share the Trust values and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

The postholder will be a key member of the ICU Team. ICU are a fantastic team, who work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, internal and external to the organisation, to facilitate holistic seamless care delivery for all Trust patients. Nursing Care of children aged 0-16 (and occasionally young people up to 18 years) requiring general acute/chronic/critical care in an identified clinical ward or department.

As the Ward Manager you will have significant experience in the management of ICU, shift co-ordinator or Sister/Charge Nurse on the Unit. You must have the ability to lead and empower others along with the ability to operationally manage the Intensive Care Service and contribute to overall strategy for the service.

This post is only open to current Band 7 staff on the Unit.

Reporting into the Matron your responsibilities will include:

• Being responsible to lead and monitor workload and workforce resources.
• You will be an expert in the delivery of clinical skills and knowledge in Intensive Care to promote advancing practice, to work in conjunction with the PCCU Matron in the exercise of excellent clinical leadership, management of resources, practice development, and in all aspects of the Intensive Care service speciality to ensure the highest standard of patient care delivery to children, using protocols and Trust policies and guidelines.
• To be responsible for the professional development and educational needs of a team.
• Leading agreed projects related to practice and professional development and managing the unit staff including appraisals, absence management, rotas, recruitment and selection and ensuring the team is fit for purpose and practice. To lead and to carry out the assessment, planning and implementation of programmes of care providing support and guidance all staff in their care delivery.

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary this year, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Date posted: 26 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

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