Employer United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Lincoln Town Lincoln Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/05/2026 23:59
Ward Manager - Waddington & Oncology Assessment Unit - Band 7
NHS AfC: Band 7
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULTH.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our Group values guide everything we do. They are:
* Compassionate - We care about people - Compassionate is the act of showing empathy, kindness, and respect to others, recognising their individual needs and circumstances. It involves listening, understanding, and supporting others in a way that makes them feel valued, safe, and cared for.
* Collaborative - We work together as a team - Collaborative is working inclusively and respectfully with others to achieve shared goals. It involves open communication, valuing diverse perspectives, and building trust to create a supportive and effective team environment.
* Innovative - We strive to improve - Innovative is the process of exploring new ideas, approaches, and technologies to improve care, services, and working practices. It involves creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to take risks in a safe and supportive environment.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team.
We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.
So,what is in it for you?
* Flexible working: Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual.
Types of flexibility could include:
* Part-time - less than 37.5 hours per week.
* Off‑site/remote working - working from home or other sites for part or all the week.
* Compressed hours – usually full‑time hours but over fewer days or shifts.
* Staggered hours – having different start and finish times.
* Set shift patterns – to allow for predictability
* NHS Pension:A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the government
* Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change) For Medical Workforce positions (Consultant and Specialty Doctor), the full‑time entitlement commences from 32 days per annum. For all other Medical Workforce positions, the full‑time entitlement commences from 27 days per annum.
* Bank working:The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we will pay you weekly too, ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
In addition, there is more.
* Family & Childcare: Including on‑site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
* Health & Wellbeing including counselling, mental health first aid, physiotherapy, eye tests.
* Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research
* Financial support and benefits including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics. Free on‑site parking and free tea and coffee and the ability to save and borrow through your salary.
* Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
Enjoy a better quality of life in a county that’s friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.
Job overview
Waddington Oncology & Haematology Ward and Oncology Assessment Unit, Lincoln
Waddington Ward and the Oncology Assessment Unit at Lincoln are seeking an experienced and motivated Ward Manager to lead our oncology and haematology inpatient and assessment service. We are looking for a dynamic individual with fresh ideas, strong leadership skills, and a genuine passion for deliveringhigh‑quality, patient‑centred care.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a clear drive to develop, improve, and innovate services, while supporting and inspiring multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. This role provides an excellent opportunity to influence service delivery, promote best practice, and contribute to the ongoing development of oncology and haematology services within the organisation.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Ward Manager within Waddington Oncology & Haematology Ward and the Oncology Assessment Unit.
The post holder will be responsible for theday‑to‑day operational management of the department, supported by the Deputy Sisters/Charge Nurse team. This includes ensuring the delivery ofsafe, effective, and high‑quality patient‑centred care, maintaining professional standards, and promoting a positive ward culture.
You will act as a strong patient advocate, demonstrating excellent communication skills across all levels of the multidisciplinary team. A sound understanding of the principles of general medical nursing is essential, alongside the ability to lead, support, and develop staff within a busy oncology service.
Waddington Ward and OAU have an established, collaborative team, and we pride ourselves on working together to support patients throughout their journey through the hospital. The successful candidate will embrace this team ethos and contribute to continuous service improvement and staff development.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse Level 1
* Teaching and assessing course, ENB 998 or equivalent
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* High Level of clinical skills and knowledge
* Degree or willingness to undertake
* Systemic Anti‑Cancer Treatment (SACT) experience
* Evidence of current experience at Sister Band 6 or above in Acute Medical Services.
* Evidence of teaching in clinical practice
* Can implement and manage change
* Proven leadership and managerial capabilities
* Experience of involvement in clinical audit
* Experience of managing resources effectively
* Experience of bed flow management
* Previous experience in setting or developing a role/service
* Ability to take a leading role in initiating action.
* Effective leadership and management skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to organise and prioritise
* Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist in the implementation of change and practice development
* Demonstrate ability to influence and to motivate the clinical practice of others
* Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the provision of holistic, clinically effective care
* Ability to teach to all bands of staff
* Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
* Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
* Flexibility & Time management skills with the ability to act on own initiative and be both self‑directed and motivated in the work environment
* Evidence of commitment to own professional development
* Evidence of reflective practice
Specific Requirements
* Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining safe working practices and team morale
* Ability to communicate with effective written and verbal skills
* Able to work on own initiative
* Commitment to multidisciplinary team working
* Committed to own professional development
* Evidence of good attendance record
* IT Skills
* Presentation Skills
* Ability to motivate and encourage staff
ULTH recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We will strive to provide an environment in which people want to work and to be a model employer leading in good employment practice.
We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” if the below applies to you.
You are:
* A Veteran
* A Military Reserve
* Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces
All new employees will be subject to a charge for the DBS check that is required for the post. The Disclosure & Barring Service application form (formerly CRB) will be provided by ULTH and the fee will be deducted from your salary over a 3 month period.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
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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