Job overview
We are looking for a Band, Ward Manager to come and join our team on Tom's Ward. Tom's Ward is a bedded, paediatric, surgical ward at Oxford University Hospital.
The Ward Manager will be a highly experienced, knowledgeable clinical leader, who provides clinical and professional leadership and support to the ward team.
Acting as a role model the Ward Manager will promote and monitor safe and effective practice. Will develop the ward team to ensure considerate and compassionate care is delivered by a competent workforce.
You will work with the Matron and Operational Service Manager to develop processes to enhance the patient experience.
You will have high standards and be able to demonstrate excellent patient care, clinical and managerial skills.
You will have relevant experience in a leadership or managerial position, and have a good understanding of trust policy and HR processes.
If you feel that you have the qualities that we are looking for we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide expert clinical leadership and use advanced clinical judgement to guide the ward team in delivering safe, high-quality care.
2. Monitor, maintain, and continuously improve standards of care, ensuring accurate reporting to the Directorate.
3. Ensure continuity of care for all patients, promoting a seamless and consistent approach throughout their treatment journey.
4. Work collaboratively with patients and carers to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of care, making adjustments where necessary to optimise outcomes.
5. Build and sustain partnerships across professional, organisational, and system boundaries to influence and improve health outcomes and service delivery.
6. Manage human, financial, material, and information resources effectively to ensure efficient and safe ward operations.
Working for our organisation
Working at the Oxford Children’s Hospital means joining a vibrant, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding care to children and their families. As one of the UK’s leading specialist children’s hospitals, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and family-centred care across a wide range of paediatric specialties.
Our staff are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture, where everyone is encouraged to develop their skills, share expertise, and contribute to service improvement. The Trust’s values—Improvement, Respect, Learning, Excellence, Delivery, and Compassion—are embedded in daily practice, shaping the way we care for our patients and each other.