Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Education
Degree level adult nurse
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Adult nurse level 1
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Demonstrates effective leadership skills
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Demonstrates empathy and skills in management
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Demonstrates commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
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Degree level study or willingness to work towards this
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Basic IT and computer skills
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Experience in budgetary management and control or willingness to acquire this
Job overview
This post is only open to candidates with specialist cardiac clinical knowledge which is essential to the role.
We are seeking an experienced compassionate and motivated Cardiology Ward Manager to lead our inpatient cardiology unit. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled nurse with strong clinical expertise, comprehensive cardiac clinical knowledge and the ability and motivation to deliver outstanding patient centred care whilst inspiring and developing a multidisciplinary team. You'll be at the forefront of healthcare excellence, responsible for overseeing the daily operations , inspiring your team, and delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
The successful candidate will provide visible and effective leadership ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality evidence based care for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
This is pivotal role in the efficient functioning of a high-pressure environment, working in tandem with the current leadership team to ensure smooth operations, exceptional patient outcomes, and a cohesive team dynamic.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborative Leadership: Partner closely with the current leadership team to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team. Foster a culture of collaboration, mutual support, and shared accountability to optimize patient care delivery.
- Clinical Excellence: Uphold the highest standards of clinical care, overseeing the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acutely ill patients. Monitor patient progress, intervene as necessary, and champion evidence-based practices to enhance outcomes.
- Operational Oversight: Manage the day-to-day operations of the AMU, including patient flow management, bed allocation, and resource utilization. Coordinate closely with the existing leadership team to streamline processes, and maximize efficiency.
- Resource Management: Work collaboratively to allocate staffing, equipment, and supplies effectively, ensuring that the department is adequately resourced to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints and regulatory standards.
- Quality Assurance: Implement robust quality assurance measures to monitor and enhance the quality of care provided within the department. Conduct regular audits, analyse performance data, and implement improvement initiatives in partnership with the nursing team.
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/
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Ward Manager with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Lancaster, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Ward manager role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: n/a. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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