# Deputy Ward Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nuffield Health. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-ward-manager/81eabb51-40fa-49f4-9616-af870485371a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-ward-manager/81eabb51-40fa-49f4-9616-af870485371a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nuffield Health - **Town:** Oxford - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Salary:** Depends on experience - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-10T15:05:44.687Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0302-26-0624?employerCode=E0302 - **Application URL:** https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=aGFubmFoLmxvd25kZXMuNTE4NDYuMTI1MTJAbnVmZmllbGQuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t ## Job Content ### Job summary Deputy Ward Manager Oxford | Ward | Permanent | Full Time 37.5 hours per week Competitive Salary At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. ### Main duties of the job As the Deputy Ward Manager Ensure the efficient running of the ward, support and Deputise for the Clinical Head of Department (as required). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the MDT , Consultants and Patients Enthusiastic and motivated with a strong "can do" attitude that replicates your own desire to succeed Co-ordinate activity and be responsible for patient care and safety Be instrumental to the patient experience, ensuring seamless, personalised care Apply your knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning and delivery Champion a supportive, enabling working culture on the ward, promoting staff safety and education ### About us Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital - The Manor Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands. ### Details - Date posted: 10 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: Depending on experience - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: JR0097992 - Job locations: Beech Road, Oxford, OX3 7RP, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Deputy Ward Manager Oxford | Ward | Permanent | Full Time 37.5 hours per week Competitive Salary At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. We are looking for a Deputy Ward Manager for our hospital to help us build a healthier nation. you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC. With strong clinical leadership leading a team to a shared vision to being able to promote innovation and sustainability. As a clinical leader, you will have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team, knowledge and understanding of running a smooth & effective department equipment is also essential. As the Deputy Ward Manager Ensure the efficient running of the ward, support and Deputise for the Clinical Head of Department (as required). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the MDT , Consultants and Patients Enthusiastic and motivated with a strong "can do" attitude that replicates your own desire to succeed Co-ordinate activity and be responsible for patient care and safety Be instrumental to the patient experience, ensuring seamless, personalised care Apply your knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning and delivery Champion a supportive, enabling working culture on the ward, promoting staff safety and education ## Job Details Deputy Ward Manager Oxford | Ward | Permanent | Full Time 37.5 hours per week Competitive Salary At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. ## Job Description As the Deputy Ward Manager Ensure the efficient running of the ward, support and Deputise for the Clinical Head of Department (as required). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the MDT , Consultants and Patients Enthusiastic and motivated with a strong "can do" attitude that replicates your own desire to succeed Co-ordinate activity and be responsible for patient care and safety Be instrumental to the patient experience, ensuring seamless, personalised care Apply your knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning and delivery Champion a supportive, enabling working culture on the ward, promoting staff safety and education ## Responsibilities Deputy Ward Manager Oxford | Ward | Permanent | Full Time 37.5 hours per week Competitive Salary At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. We are looking for a Deputy Ward Manager for our hospital to help us build a healthier nation. you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC. With strong clinical leadership leading a team to a shared vision to being able to promote innovation and sustainability. As a clinical leader, you will have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team, knowledge and understanding of running a smooth & effective department equipment is also essential. As the Deputy Ward Manager Ensure the efficient running of the ward, support and Deputise for the Clinical Head of Department (as required). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the MDT , Consultants and Patients Enthusiastic and motivated with a strong "can do" attitude that replicates your own desire to succeed Co-ordinate activity and be responsible for patient care and safety Be instrumental to the patient experience, ensuring seamless, personalised care Apply your knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning and delivery Champion a supportive, enabling working culture on the ward, promoting staff safety and education ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - With strong clinical leadership leading a team to a shared vision to being able to promote innovation and sustainability. As a clinical leader, you will have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team, knowledge and understanding of running a smooth & effective department equipment is also essential. ### Qualifications **Essential** - We are looking for a Deputy Ward Manager for our hospital to help us build a healthier nation. you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.