# Ward Manager

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

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- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-manager/505e89f9-a4d2-443c-bed8-413d53982dae.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Kendal
- **Region:** North West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Manager and corporate
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- **Contract type:** Secondment: 6 months
- **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-03T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-20T12:48:25.264Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Barrowinfurness/University_Hospitals_Morecambe_Bay_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Medicine/Medicine-v8168127
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8168127?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arose for a 30 hour  dynamic, patient focused, Ward Manager to work within our Day Treatment Unit at Furness General Hospital.

We are seeking a caring, compassionate, experienced Registered Nurse for the Position of Ward Manager at our Crosland's Day Treatment unit at FGH.

### Main duties of the job

As a ward manager you will develop and lead the Crosland's team, who take pride in their work and the challenges faced.  You will contribute to developing new innovative ways to improve patient care and patient experience within our day treatment units.

We are seeking a caring, compassionate experienced Registered Nurse who can demonstrate excellent leadership skills, can delegate effectively, and work effectively and efficiently as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

You will be reliable, flexible, motivated, have excellent clinical and managerial skills, a commitment to ongoing learning and development, a commitment to delivering high quality care and be willing and open to embracing positive change and transformation.

The post holder will be expected to work Monday to Friday, daytime hours only no nights or weekends.

The Matron will work closely with the successful candidate providing development and support.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

We are looking at the successful candidate to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and relevant experience required, to lead and manage a busy elective and general surgical ward, with the support of strong and committed multi-disciplinary teams across both areas.

## Person Specification

### Education

**Essential**

- 1st level Registered Nurse
- Mentoring/assessing qualification or teaching qualification eg City & Guilds, Professional Trainers Certificate
- At least 2 years experience at band 6 level
- Evidence of change - Project initiatives and evidence of improving care

**Desirable**

- Recent leadership development or willingness to work towards a leadership qualification
- Experience of managing rosters/budgets/procurement
- Experience of managing risk/ complaints/grievances.

## Documents

- [people strategy (pdf, 109.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2942)
- [ward manager jd (pdf, 344.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10469919)
- [ward manager ps (pdf, 184.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10469920)
- [lgbt network leaflet (pdf, 226.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1741)
- [access to work information sheet (pdf, 172.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2427)
- [furness general hospital accessibility plan (pdf, 174.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1024)
- [royal lancaster infirmary accessibility plan 2017 (pdf, 170.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1025)
- [westmorland general hospital hospital accessibility plan (docx, 112.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1026)

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