# Ward Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-manager/42a71d2d-c13b-4f90-a7f4-ec7d95a386ec - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-manager/42a71d2d-c13b-4f90-a7f4-ec7d95a386ec.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum plus HCA - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-15T11:10:39.851Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Lewisham_Greenwich_NHS_Trust/Emergency/Emergency-v8065559 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8065559?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post‑holder will be responsible for the planning, provision and delivery of an effective 24‑hour nursing service across Ward 24 and Ward 25. They will provide senior clinical and operational leadership to ensure that nursing practice, standards and procedures are fully aligned with NMC requirements and Trust policies. The post‑holder will have clinical and operational oversight of two distinct ward areas: - Ward 25 – a 14‑bedded unit caring for Medically Fit For Discharge (MFFD) patients requiring support with complex discharge planning, end‑of‑life care, packages of care, and other high‑complexity needs. The Ward Manager will ensure safe patient flow, robust discharge processes, and high‑quality personalised care. Ward 24 – an escalation ward with capacity for up to 17 beds, opened to support increased operational pressures. The Ward Manager will ensure safe staffing, effective escalation management, and consistent delivery of high‑quality care during periods of heightened demand. Across both wards, the post‑holder will be responsible for ensuring that the patient remains the central focus of care, promoting safety, dignity and a positive patient experience at all times. ### Main duties of the job The Ward Manager will lead, support and develop the nursing teams across both wards, acting as a visible role model and ensuring that the clinical environment remains a safe, supportive and effective learning area for staff and students. The post‑holder will oversee the educational, professional development and competency needs of the nursing workforce, enabling the delivery of a patient‑centred, evidence‑based service. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post‑holder will be responsible for the planning, provision and delivery of an effective 24‑hour nursing service across Ward 24 and Ward 25. They will provide senior clinical and operational leadership to ensure that nursing practice, standards and procedures are fully aligned with NMC requirements and Trust policies. The Ward Manager will lead, support and develop the nursing teams across both wards, acting as a visible role model and ensuring that the clinical environment remains a safe, supportive and effective learning area for staff and students. The post‑holder will oversee the educational, professional development and competency needs of the nursing workforce, enabling the delivery of a patient‑centred, evidence‑based service. The post‑holder will have clinical and operational oversight of two distinct ward areas: - Ward 25 – a 14‑bedded unit caring for Medically Fit For Discharge (MFFD) patients requiring support with complex discharge planning, end‑of‑life care, packages of care, and other high‑complexity needs. The Ward Manager will ensure safe patient flow, robust discharge processes, and high‑quality personalised care. Ward 24 – an escalation ward with capacity for up to 17 beds, opened to support increased operational pressures. The Ward Manager will ensure safe staffing, effective escalation management, and consistent delivery of high‑quality care during periods of heightened demand. Across both wards, the post‑holder will be responsible for ensuring that the patient remains the central focus of care, promoting safety, dignity and a positive patient experience at all times. ## Job Details The post‑holder will be responsible for the planning, provision and delivery of an effective 24‑hour nursing service across Ward 24 and Ward 25. They will provide senior clinical and operational leadership to ensure that nursing practice, standards and procedures are fully aligned with NMC requirements and Trust policies. The post‑holder will have clinical and operational oversight of two distinct ward areas: Ward 25 – a 14‑bedded unit caring for Medically Fit For Discharge (MFFD) patients requiring support with complex discharge planning, end‑of‑life care, packages of care, and other high‑complexity needs. The Ward Manager will ensure safe patient flow, robust discharge processes, and high‑quality personalised care. Ward 24 – an escalation ward with capacity for up to 17 beds, opened to support increased operational pressures. The Ward Manager will ensure safe staffing, effective escalation management, and consistent delivery of high‑quality care during periods of heightened demand. Across both wards, the post‑holder will be responsible for ensuring that the patient remains the central focus of care, promoting safety, dignity and a positive patient experience at all times. ## Job Description The Ward Manager will lead, support and develop the nursing teams across both wards, acting as a visible role model and ensuring that the clinical environment remains a safe, supportive and effective learning area for staff and students. The post‑holder will oversee the educational, professional development and competency needs of the nursing workforce, enabling the delivery of a patient‑centred, evidence‑based service. ## Responsibilities The post‑holder will be responsible for the planning, provision and delivery of an effective 24‑hour nursing service across Ward 24 and Ward 25. They will provide senior clinical and operational leadership to ensure that nursing practice, standards and procedures are fully aligned with NMC requirements and Trust policies. The Ward Manager will lead, support and develop the nursing teams across both wards, acting as a visible role model and ensuring that the clinical environment remains a safe, supportive and effective learning area for staff and students. The post‑holder will oversee the educational, professional development and competency needs of the nursing workforce, enabling the delivery of a patient‑centred, evidence‑based service. The post‑holder will have clinical and operational oversight of two distinct ward areas: Ward 25 – a 14‑bedded unit caring for Medically Fit For Discharge (MFFD) patients requiring support with complex discharge planning, end‑of‑life care, packages of care, and other high‑complexity needs. The Ward Manager will ensure safe patient flow, robust discharge processes, and high‑quality personalised care. Ward 24 – an escalation ward with capacity for up to 17 beds, opened to support increased operational pressures. The Ward Manager will ensure safe staffing, effective escalation management, and consistent delivery of high‑quality care during periods of heightened demand. Across both wards, the post‑holder will be responsible for ensuring that the patient remains the central focus of care, promoting safety, dignity and a positive patient experience at all times. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams. - Ability to provide advanced clinical decision‑making and act as a senior point of escalation - Understanding of patient flow systems, discharge to assess pathways, and community interface **Desirable** - Ability to manage two ward areas, balancing operational oversight, patient flow, and workforce management. ### Experience **Essential** - Demonstrate experience of leading teams, managing performance, and supporting staff development. - Significant experience working at Band 6 or above within an acute hospital setting - Experience in service redesign, quality improvement projects, or audit leadership. **Desirable** - Proven ability to maintain safe staffing, manage risk, and uphold clinical standards ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration - Leadership or management training (formal or in‑role experience) **Desirable** - Evidence of post‑registration professional development ## Documents - [working at lgt (pdf, 4.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2533) - [ward 24 & 25 job description (pdf, 329.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10356846) - [candidates guidance on applying (pdf, 175.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2964) - [candidate guidance on the use of ai (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2978) - [visa and certificate of sponsorship information for applicants (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2936) ## 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.