Job summary
The Ward Manager will manage the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of planned care for patients, whilst managing more than one clinical team, in a safe and caring environment, in the most efficient and clinically effective way, whilst maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity. The Ward Manager will provide excellent clinical and managerial leadership and appropriate advice and support to other staff in the department as well as supporting the Head of Clinical Services.
Main duties of the job
Lead the service against Spire key performance indicators, ensuring the efficient running of the department. Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire Policies. Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others. Promote best practice in health & safety and security. Maintain a high level of service. Promote people's equality, diversity and rights. Apply correct use of technology. Seek and employ innovative methods of improving service delivery in line with the 5 CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE); always aiming to achieve Good and Outstanding. Adhere to all relevant healthcare standards and manage issues of governance and risk effectively. To 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 action plans in response to findings. To develop the marketing of the service and deliver against targets. This will include responsibility for attracting Consultants to the service. Promote and maintain a close working relationship with external organisations to ensure standardisation and sharing of best practice.
About us
"Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services." Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Details
- Date posted: 11 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 27517
- Job locations: Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4GA, Nottingham, NG12 4GA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Nursing Manager Wards/Spire Nottingham/Tollerton/Full Time/Permanent Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for Nursing Manager to join the team on a Full Time Permanent basis. Duties and responsibilities: The Ward Manager will manage the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of planned care for patients, whilst managing more than one clinical team, in a safe and caring environment, in the most efficient and clinically effective way, whilst maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity. The Ward Manager will provide excellent clinical and managerial leadership and appropriate advice and support to other staff in the department as well as supporting the Head of Clinical Services in the overall management of the healthcare environment.
Lead the service against Spire key performance indicators, ensuring the efficient running of the department.
Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire Policies.
Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others.
Promote best practice in health & safety and security.
Maintain a high level of service.
Promote people's equality, diversity and rights.
Apply correct use of technology.
Seek and employ innovative methods of improving service delivery in line with the 5 CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE); always aiming to achieve Good and Outstanding.
Adhere to all relevant healthcare standards and manage issues of governance and risk effectively.
To 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 action plans in response to findings.
To develop the marketing of the service and deliver against targets. This will include responsibility for attracting Consultants to the service.
Promote and maintain a close working relationship with external organisations to ensure standardisation and sharing of best practice.
To ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice.
Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire Policies.
Carry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the post
Registered Nurse with NMC registration
Relevant post-registration qualification
Evidence of substantial CPD in management and other clinically related and relevant subjects
Management or supervisory qualification.
Previous experience as a Senior Registered Nurse within a Ward Environment
Previous experience as a Ward Manager
Previous experience working in the private healthcare sector
Substantial perioperative experience.
Previous experience of managing clinical audits
Ability to manage, motivate, support, develop and lead the department
Expert knowledge of clinical practice
Competent across a range of clinical skills supported by professional competence and knowledge
Evidence of success in working in partnership with Consultants to explore and challenge existing practices while maintaining and enhancing services and standards
Demonstrable skills of financial awareness and management with the need to balance the provision of quality care while maintaining a business focus
Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission
Auditing skills across clinical standards and departments
Ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives
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
Driving clinical excellence
Doing the right thing
Caring is our passion.
Keeping it simple
Delivering on our promises
Succeeding and celebrating together
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge of clinical practice
- Competent across a range of clinical skills supported by professional competence and knowledge
- Evidence of success in working in partnership with Consultants to explore and challenge existing practices while maintaining and enhancing services and standards
- Demonstrable skills of financial awareness and management with the need to balance the provision of quality care while maintaining a business focus
- Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission
- Auditing skills across clinical standards and departments
- Ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience as a Senior Registered Nurse within a Ward Environment
- Previous experience as a Ward Manager
- Previous experience working in the private healthcare sector
- Substantial perioperative experience.
- Previous experience of managing clinical audits
- Ability to manage, motivate, support, develop and lead the department
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