Job overview
The Band Ward Manager is responsible for the effective leadership and management of the ward/
unit team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within available resources. The
post holder will act as a senior clinical leader, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to all
staff, and ensuring the smooth operational functioning of the ward. They will uphold the Trust’s
values, promote evidence-based practice,
Main duties of the job
• Lead and manage a progressive nursing team, fostering a positive and supportive environment
that encourages professional growth and development.
• Act as a senior presence on the ward, providing visible leadership and being a key point of
contact for site issues relating to the ward and surrounding areas, escalating concerns
appropriately.
• Ensure the delivery of consistently high standards of patient care, maintaining patient safety,
dignity, and respect at all times.
• Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based practice to advance nursing care and
improve patient outcomes.
• Manage the ward’s resources effectively, including staffing, equipment, and supplies, to meet
service needs and budgetary requirements.
• Be proactive in the operational management of the ward, identifying and addressing any issues
that may impact service delivery.
• Support and deputise for the Matron in delivering the Trust’s Nursing Strategy, objectives, and
targets, as required.
• Attend relevant meetings and provide feedback on governance, risk management, and quality
assurance, ensuring shared learning from incidents and audit results.
• Lead and participate in the completion of monthly audits and scorecards, analysing data and
implementing action plans to address any areas for improvement.
• Deputise for the Matron on-site or remotely, as needed, ensuring continuity of leadership and
service provision.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the .
In NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.