Step into a role where your leadership genuinely shapes patient outcomes as a Ward Manager within a busy inpatient surgical ward in London, with the autonomy and support to set high standards across the whole service. Working Monday to Friday across 37.5 hours, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary team delivering excellent care across a range of surgical specialities.
This Ward Manager position offers real scope to influence practice, mentor developing clinicians and embed evidence-based improvements, while building your profile within a high-performing environment.
Package & Benefits
Salary up to £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with buy or sell options.
Private healthcare insurance.
Private pension contribution increasing with length of service.
Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, and discounts with major retailers.
About the Company
This is an established private acute hospital environment with a strong focus on patient experience, safety, and continuous improvement. The culture supports high standards, visible leadership, and ongoing learning across the ward team.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead daily ward operations, workforce planning and safe staffing, aligned to budgetary guidelines.
• Provide clinical and professional leadership, including supervision, mentorship and role modelling.
• Monitor and develop clinical competence across the team, maintaining high standards of care.
• Drive evidence-based practice and service improvement, working with patients, families and stakeholders.
About You
• 5+ years post-registration experience, including 3+ years within an inpatient surgical ward setting.
• Proven experience leading and developing a ward team, including competency monitoring and clinical governance.
• Experience teaching, assessing or mentoring junior staff within a surgical environment.
If you are a Ward Manager ready to lead a surgical inpatient service and strengthen quality, governance and development across the ward, we’d like to hear from you. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion
Salary description
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per year