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Job summary

Main area
General Surgery
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
259-102125NUH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Newham University Hospital
Town
Plaistow
Salary
£53,751 - £60,651 Per Annum inc
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/11/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Ward Manager

Band 7

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

Silvertown Ward Surgical ward – Newham University Hospital. Part of Bart's Health NHS Trust.

Band 7 Ward Manager

Hours: Full time 37.5hrs per week

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, good role model and motivated individual to support the team of very dedicated nurses on Silvertown Ward for a permanent period.

If you are you looking to develop your career further as an experienced Band 6, or you are a Band 7 nurse/manager looking to manage a 25 bedded surgical ward, caring for patients from all surgical specialties, this is your opportunity now. You will be responsible for the operational effectiveness of the Unit and Lead and manage the Nursing staff.

The Post holder will need to be NMC registered, with recent experience of working in an acute or surgical area at either Band 6 or Band 7 level.  You will be a leader, highly focused, enthusiastic, and motivated. Able to demonstrate the appropriate competencies for the role, work with the existing multidisciplinary teams and have good communication skills at all levels.

Contact Matron Cecilia Jyamfi-Jones on 07761740539 for any enquiries, or email: [email protected].

Main duties of the job

1.    Main duties, responsibilities, and results areas

 Key result areas

-Delivers high standards of clinical care to patients according to clinical guidelines and trust policies.

-Maintains effective communication between the clinical areas, with the MDT and service users utilising a variety of means, including accurate documentation, consistent with Trust policy and wider legislation.

-Functions as a proficient clinical practitioner in the ward area and a credible role model.

-Provide 24 hr continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward area and continuous management of nursing team members. 

-Ensure all quality indicators are achieved and when necessary, ensure effective and continuous evaluation and actions are taken as appropriate.

-Participates in the ward education programme and clinical research within the ward.

Working for our organisation

Bart's Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Bart's Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registrant with NMC
  • Mentorship course
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership programme or equivalent

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of critical thinking and initiative to solve problems and manage workload
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Cecilia Jyamfi-Jones
Job title
Surgical Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07761740539
Additional information

02073639260

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