Ward Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Preston
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£50,328 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Clinical Supervision Rota Management Patient Care Nursing CPD Clinical Audit Service Improvement

FULL DESCRIPTION

Ward Manager

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Hospital Preston is looking to recruit a Ward Manager to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week. You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

What you'll be doing

  • Manages the ward and resources effectively, taking steps to ensure that appropriate staffing levels and skill mix of nursing experience and skills is in place including effective rota management, annual leave and training arrangements.
  • Has full oversight of the nursing staff rota and is the authorised individual to ensure rota management and erostering standards are maintained and are effective.
  • Ensures that all members of the nursing team receive clinical supervision, appraisal, CPD requirements and complete mandatory training.
  • Addresses shortfalls in development and ensures that training and performance issues are addressed.

What you'll bring to the role

  • Have been a registered practitioner, working in clinical settings that are relevant to the post
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Experience of clinical audit and/ or service improvement based on evidence desirable Experience of working in an environment that requires the ability to manage multiple priorities

For more information about the role, you can email [contact hidden]

What we will give you in return

  • Free on-site parking
  • Birthday Holiday  - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
  • Access to development opportunities
  • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
  • Leadership & management development
  • Long service award
  • Refer a friend bonuses
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