Paediatric Ward Manager

Overview

As Paediatric Ward Manager, you will lead the Children’s Ward to ensure safe, high-quality care for 0–16-year-olds across 24/7 operations. You will partner with the Paediatric Matron and other managers to drive service delivery, quality, and development. The role focuses on people leadership, care planning, and cross-agency collaboration to improve outcomes. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape paediatric care in a busy NHS setting with a strong emphasis on governance and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for nursing and support staff to ensure smooth ward operation
• Offer clinical guidance and support for care planning and documentation
• Coordinate with external agencies on care and education programmes
• Manage ward/department budget and financial stewardship
• Adhere to the NMC Code and professional nursing guidance

Key requirements

• Registered Children’s Nurse (NMC) with current registration
• Leadership experience and track record in managing teams
• Experience in service development and clinical pathway management
• Budget management experience within NHS
• Involvement in research or audit to support evidence-based practice
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management
• Current clinical skills and ability to operate in a 24/7 ward setting

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and management abilities
• Ability to lead and manage staff, including change management
• Ability to network and build relationships at all levels
• Accountability for professional actions
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic patient records

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