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Ward Manager

United Kingdom, Sheffield 49387.00 - 56515.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 28, 2026
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Ward Manager (Acting) Helena Specialist Nursing Team & Ryegate house | Fixed Term |Internal applicants only An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Helena Specialist Nursing Team & Ryegate house for a Acting ward manager post. The above services care for children and Young people with medical complexities in their home, school and respite provision. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Paediatric Nurse with strong shift coordination skills. You must be a registered Children's Nurse with current NMC registration. As Acting Ward Manager, you'll join a supportive and professional team, You'll have access to great development opportunities and clinical programmes with our university and trust partners. You will ensure high standards of safe, quality care, managing daily workforce resources, and supporting the professional development of your team. If you're enthusiastic and motivated, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Responsibility

  • Manage the ward in different settings, ensuring high-quality care for children, following unit protocols and Trust policies
  • Monitor workload and workforce resources on a daily basis to ensure smooth operation
  • Lead and support junior colleagues in delivering care, including assessing, planning, and implementing care programmes
  • Oversee the professional development of the team, setting objectives and helping staff meet their goals

Requirements

  • RN Child (RSCN)
  • Diploma level post basic nursing qualification in relevant field
  • Five years' experience in paediatric nursing with at least two years at Band 6 or above
  • ENB 998 or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
  • Leadership Skills
  • Mentorship Skills
  • Recruitment and personnel management
  • Performing PDR
  • Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
  • Level 3 Safeguarding training
  • Working knowledge of Infection control
  • Multidisciplinary Communication
  • Teaching (Staff, students and families)
  • Time Management (prioritise and delegate)
  • Driving licence and car owner for community visits
  • Commitment to: Speciality, Self Development, Evolution of nursing practice, Management of change

Nice to have

  • Degree in relevant subject
  • Leadership or management qualification
  • Recruitment and personnel management
  • Performing PDR
  • Budget management
  • Setting and auditing clinical standards
  • Utilisation of research in practice
  • Project management
  • Community nursing experience
  • Quality Assurance principles

What we offer

  • Generous annual leave and pension schemes
  • Health and wellbeing programmes
  • Exclusive discounts

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