Overview
As the Ward Manager on Cheerful Sparrows Female, you will be passionate about delivering outstanding and safe patient care, as well as continuing a positive working culture, benefitting staff and patients.
Responsibilities
* Act as a role model and provide professional leadership to nursing staff.
* Set, achieve and monitor Quality Standards.
* Support the matron to implement the agreed system of nursing audits.
* Maintain personal contact with patients, relatives and carers, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy.
* Participate in the provision of preceptorship and mentorship for new staff, and for staff undertaking academic courses and pathways.
* Ensure the safe and effective use of all medical devices used within the Ward.
* Ensure the delivery of clinical governance and ensuring that the aims of clinical effectiveness are met from a nursing viewpoint.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It\'s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We\'re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Important notices
* Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country.
* Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
* Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.
* If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
* This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025
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