Position: Ward Manager - Surgical Wards
Location: Horley, West Sussex
Salary: Nursing band 5a
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent 37.5 hours per week
About our client:
We are pleased to continuously support one of the UK's most respected private hospital groups, as they search for an experienced Ward Manager to lead their dynamic and forward-thinking team. Renowned for delivering world-class care. With a comprehensive multidisciplinary medical team, they specialise in a broad range of treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
The successful candidate will oversee the care of pre- and post-operative surgical patients across various specialties, managing both inpatient and day care wards. This role demands excellence in clinical and managerial leadership, offering appropriate support to colleagues within the department while assisting the Director of Clinical Services in the overall management of the healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities as a Ward Manager
Leadership and Management: Lead the department in achieving Spire's key performance indicators, ensuring efficient and safe operations.
Team Oversight: Provide line management and leadership for the inpatient services team, including recruitment, induction, training, performance review, personal development planning, and handling disciplinary and grievance matters. Maintain up-to-date staff personal files, including records of annual leave, training, and absences.
Complaint and Feedback Resolution: Manage and resolve complaints and patient feedback in alignment with Spire's policies.
Financial Management: Ensure effective systems are in place for stock management, financial compliance, and collaboration with the Finance Manager for budget adherence.
Audits and Compliance: Oversee departmental audits and reviews, implementing and completing action plans in response to findings.
Service Development: Collaborate with the Business Development Team to grow the service and meet targets, including attracting new consultants.
External Relations: Foster and maintain strong working relationships with external organisations to standardise and share best practices.
Clinical Governance: Embed clinical governance and risk management into daily practice.
Qualifications and Experience
- Registered Nurse (NMC Pin) - Required.
- Acute Environment Experience - Essential.
- Clinical Management Experience - Ideally, experience on a busy surgical ward.
- Professional and Clinical Competence -Demonstrated across a range of skills, supported by state registration and additional training.
- Private Hospital Experience - Preferred but not essential.
- Ward Manager Experience - Ability to start with minimal training or acclimatisation.
Just some of the benefits you receive as Ward Manager
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Free parking on site
- Life assurance
Interested in being considered for this role? If you hold the relevant skills, experience and qualifications, we invite you to APPLY today!
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