Job overview
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Registered Professional to take on the role as Ward Manager for our inpatient ward at Whitchurch Community Hospital.
The post holder will be responsible for leading inpatient care services, working in conjunction with therapy, non-clinical, and corporate service leads to ensure that we provide the very highest staff and patient experience, supporting best clinical outcomes.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead the day to day operation of the inpatient nursing services within the hospital, taking overall responsibility for the line management of nursing staff and the provision of high quality services. They will be responsible for providing professional leadership and support to the MDT bringing expertise in theory and practice to the ward and demonstrating compassion and inclusivity with a collaborative approach.
We expect the very best from our staff – in return we can offer you the opportunity to work alongside experts to help you further develop your clinical and leadership skills, contributions towards CPD including external opportunities as service delivery allows, and an exceptionally rewarding job opportunity in one of the most beautiful yet dynamic parts of the UK.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet travel demands of the job
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post graduate experience.
- Substantial line management and supervision experience.
- Recent experience of community working.
- Use of evidence based practice.
- Sound knowledge of the roles within a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly developed leadership skills.
- Ability to triage referrals.
- Knowledge of skills and roles of other professionals.
- Ability to delegate tasks to appropriate professionals/team members.
- Able to manage unpredictable nature of caseload.
- Knowledge of audit and research.
- IT literate.
- Highly developed presentation and teaching skills.
- Expertise in treating patients with a broad spectrum of complex clinical conditions and social situations.
- Experience of supervising staff.
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Professional clinical qualification/NMC
- Evidence of CPD and completion of portfolio.
- Knowledge and expertise through a combination of in depth experience and post graduate study.
- State registration
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This advert is for Ward Manager with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust in Shrewsbury, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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