We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Paediatric Ward Manager to lead our dedicated team in delivering exceptional care to children and young people at East Surrey Hospital. This pivotal role combines clinical expertise with strong leadership to ensure the highest standards of patient care.As a Paediatric Ward Manager at SASH, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of paediatric services, ensuring that every child receives the highest standard of care in a supportive and compassionate environment.Main duties of the jobFor further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.About usWe are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.DetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year plus high cost allowanceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number326-7398287-MHJob locationsEast Surrey HospitalCanada AvenueRedhillRH1 5RHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.Person SpecificationCriteriaEssential
oEvidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
oA complete and accurate application
oSuitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
oEvidence of essential experience for role
oMeet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
oHold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
oEvidence of the Trust values and behaviours
oEvidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
Person SpecificationCriteriaEssential
oEvidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
oA complete and accurate application
oSuitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
oEvidence of essential experience for role
oMeet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
oHold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
oEvidence of the Trust values and behaviours
oEvidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
