Ward Manager
The closing date is 26 May 2026
The Coronary Care Unit at Torbay Hospital is looking for a highly motivated, innovative and experienced senior nurse to lead our dynamic team. The CCU consists of 8 monitored beds and a 6 bedded Chest Pain Unit.
The unit directly admits patients suffering from a Myocardial Infarction and cares for other acute cardiac conditions.
We have close working relationships with Dunlop, Cardiac Catheter Suite, Cardiac Research team and Cardiac specialist nurses.
Responsibilities
* Manage, communicate with, and lead a team of nursing staff, including specialist nurses, registered nurses, housekeepers and ward clerks to deliver high standards of care within the Coronary Care Unit.
* Communicate with cardiologists, operational managers and cardiology unit managers.
* Manage service needs within the department in relation to government and trust initiatives, ensuring targets are defined, met and sustained.
* Proactively manage the Coronary Care Unit, ensuring staff, service needs, trust and unit targets are met.
* Manage a defined budget in conjunction with the matron.
* Participate in the senior nurse weekend cover rota for medicine and urgent care.
* Assume continuous 24‑hour responsibility for leading and coordinating the clinical and managerial requirements for the Coronary Care Unit, covering all grades of the nursing team.
* Act as an expert resource for the nursing team and support them in the delivery of evidence‑based, effective care.
* Adopt a highly visible and accessible approach for patients, carers, relatives and staff, empowering staff in their personal and professional development.
* Play a proactive role in quality and service improvement, working closely with the matron and medical leads, and be responsible for monitoring and auditing clinical standards of care.
* Ensure high‑quality communication and support for acutely ill cardiac patients and their families, and safe transfer or discharge.
* Oversee the support of patients who require end‑of‑life care and their families and carers.
About us
Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a leader in integrated health and social care services, providing comprehensive care to a diverse population. Our collaborative approach with primary care, mental health services, and local councils enables seamless, patient‑centred care across the region.
Qualifications
* Nursing Degree
* Post‑registration qualification or evidence of substantial equivalent experience in elderly care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; therefore, submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person Specification
Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a commitment to quality improvement within a complex cardiac environment.
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