Ward Manager - Waddington & Oncology Assessment Unit - Band 7
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 delivering high‑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 the day‑to‑day operational management of the department, supported by the Deputy Sisters/Charge Nurse team. This includes ensuring the delivery of safe, 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.
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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