Ward Manager - Ward B2

NHS

  • Grimsby, Lincolnshire
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 hours ago
Ward Manager-DPOW - Ward B2 ( Digestive Disease Care Group)About the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced individual to lead and managed Ward B2, our newly renovated Gastroenterology Ward at Grimsby Hospital (formerly Ward C2). This role is central to the transformation and rebranding of gastroenterology services across Scunthorpe and Grimsby, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our population.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strong, visible leadership to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care.Drive integrated working across multidisciplinary teams to develop robust patient pathways.Collaborate closely with the Matron, medical colleagues, and wider MDT to enhance patient experience and reduce length of stay.Champion excellence in nursing and innovative models of care.What We're Looking ForWe are seeking a motivated, proactive & compassionate leader with:Proven clinical and people management skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.A passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.Experience in leading teams through change and service improvement.Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will have strong leadership and communication skills and will be able to demonstrate his/her abilities to inspire and manage change. He /she will work closely with the education team and medical colleagues to offer the nursing team support and bespoke education to develop a specialized skill set.The post holder will facilitate, support and empower the department to manage their areas effectively, supporting the development of their staff and their services to ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to ensure the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.They will support the delivery of the Trust's overall objectives and service priorities, with a particular focus on nursing and midwifery practice, patient experience and involvement in the development of services and standards of cleanliness and quality care.They will be accountable for the delivery of quality indicators and are responsible for quality streams based on national nursing good practice and local quality indicators. Maintaining compliance with, and develops policies, procedures and guidelines.They will be accessible and have a visible presence on the ward advising and supporting colleagues, patients and their families to ensure effective patient care across the whole patient pathway. They will ensure the provision of specialist education and training.About usThe Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number208-4B1748-25-1Job locationsGrimsby HospitalScartho RoadGrimsbyDN33 2BAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationsEssential
  • oLevel 1 Registered Nurse
  • o5 years post Nursing Qualification and a minimum 2 years as Band 6
  • oEvidence of post-registration development in the relevant specialty
  • oQualified/Trained Practice Assessor
  • oEvidence of recent relevant CPD at Degree level
  • oGood evidence/experience in staff management and Training
Desirable
  • oDegree
  • oPost Graduate - Critical Care Qualification/ Gastroenterology
  • oLed and managed a Quality improvement project
  • oLeadership/Management qualification
  • oExperience in Gastrotenterology
Occupational experience and abilitiesEssential
  • oMinimum 4 years post registration experience with 2 years at Band 6
  • oExperience of managing a team or area within a ward/department
  • oExperience in implementing change
  • oExpert clinical skills/knowledge within the specialty
  • oLeadership skills
  • oAble to apply HR policies/processes relevant to managing people
  • oUnderstanding of 'Improving Working Lives'
Desirable
  • oEvidence of leading change
Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationsEssential
  • oLevel 1 Registered Nurse
  • o5 years post Nursing Qualification and a minimum 2 years as Band 6
  • oEvidence of post-registration development in the relevant specialty
  • oQualified/Trained Practice Assessor
  • oEvidence of recent relevant CPD at Degree level
  • oGood evidence/experience in staff management and Training
Desirable
  • oDegree
  • oPost Graduate - Critical Care Qualification/ Gastroenterology
  • oLed and managed a Quality improvement project
  • oLeadership/Management qualification
  • oExperience in Gastrotenterology
Occupational experience and abilitiesEssential
  • oMinimum 4 years post registration experience with 2 years at Band 6
  • oExperience of managing a team or area within a ward/department
  • oExperience in implementing change
  • oExpert clinical skills/knowledge within the specialty
  • oLeadership skills
  • oAble to apply HR policies/processes relevant to managing people
  • oUnderstanding of 'Improving Working Lives'
Desirable
  • oEvidence of leading change

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