Ward Manager band 7 | Barts Health NHS Trust

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 12month Fixed Term period.

If you are you looking to develop your career further as an experienced Band 6, or you are a Band 7 nurse looking to managea 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., Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.

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.

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.

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.