Ward Manager | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	per annum plus HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Isleworth, TW7 6AF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	7 Nov 2026

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Summary

To be responsible for the overall management of the clinical area, Richmond ward and the professional development of staff within Planned Cared Division. The Ward Manager will provide advice and support to the whole multidisciplinary team in caring for patients. The Ward Manager will be expected to maintain high standards of care and be accountable for auditing those standards.

To be responsible for the overall management of the clinical area, Richmond ward and the professional development of staff within Planned Cared Division.

The Ward Manager will provide advice and support to the whole multidisciplinary team in caring for patients. The Ward Manager will be expected to maintain high standards of care and be accountable for auditing those standards. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining a suitable and safe environment for patients and staff. On occasions, the post holder will deputise for the Matron in their absence.

The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership and professional development for the nursing and support workers within the clinical area. They will provide professional advice and support to the whole multidisciplinary team in caring for patients.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Clinical/ProfessionalRole:

· Toactasarolemodelofexpertclinicalpracticeinthespecialty.

· Tobearolemodelandeffectiveleader.

· Toparticipateindirectpatientcare and taking regular clinical role.

· Toworkcloselywithcarersandrelativestoensureindividualizedpatientcentredcareisprovided.

· Toobtainpatientandrelativefeedbackbyundertakingclinicalroundswiththeaimofprovidingexcellent standards of care.

· Toensurethatnursingdocumentationismaintainedtoahighstandardandtoauditdocumentationinliaisonwith theMatron.BeacompetentuserofandparticipateintheongoingdevelopmentoftheElectronicPatient Record.

· Toworkincloseliaisonwithothermembersofthemultidisciplinaryteam.

· Topromotethedevelopmentofevidencedbasedpracticeontheward.

This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026

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