Ward Manager - Surgical Wards

Location Horley
Job type Permanent
Salary £55k - 60k per year
Consultant Ryan Mann
Call 07485 387 525
Reference 223911

Job Title: Ward Manager - Surgical Wards
Location: Horley
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8am-4pm, may be some variation on that that or overtime for the needs of the business.
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Sanctuary Personnel invites expressions of interest for a full-time Ward Manager position on our client's specialist Surgical Wards. This is a permanent role with a salary range between £55,000 to £60,000 per annum.

Benefits of the role:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance

Main duties/responsibilities:

  • Lead the service to deliver against Spire key performance indicators, ensuring the efficient and safe running of the department.
  • Line management and leadership of the in-patient services team including recruitment, induction, mandatory training, identification of learning and development needs through performance review and personal development planning, matters of discipline and grievance. Responsible for maintenance of staff personal files ensuring these are complete and up to date e.g. annual leave, training, sickness and any other absence.
  • Resolve and manage complaints and patient feedback in line with Spire Policy. 
  • Ensure that effective systems are in place to manage stocks according to financial instructions, efficient utilisation, intelligent ordering and to work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure compliance with the above.
  • Ensure all audits/reviews of the departments and their performance are undertaken and implement and complete action plans in response to findings.
  • Working in line with the Business Development Team, develop the service and deliver against targets. This will include attracting Consultants to the service.
  • Promote and maintain a close working relationship with external organisations to ensure standardisation and sharing of best practice.
  • Ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice.
  • Carry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the post.

Requirements of the Ward Manager:

  • Hold a current NMC Registration
  • Have experience of working in an acute environment.
  • Be an experienced Clinical Manager, ideally having experience on a busy surgical ward.
  • Have competence across a range of skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration and additional training.
  • Ideally have experience working in a similar private hospital setting
  • Experience of working at Ward Manager level as you will need to hit the ground running

Disclosure:

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. They are an equal opportunities employer and will cover the cost of a DBS check.

This role is advertised by Ryan Mann, if you’re looking to make a real difference in the lives of those you care for, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.