Ward Manager
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation TrustSOUTH SHIELDS, North East
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust based in SOUTH SHIELDS. The advertised salary is £49,387 to £56,515. Applications close on 16 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and passionate senior nurse to work within the Care of the Elderly environment on ward 8 at South Tyneside H...
Leading
the ward.
Staf
support, leadership and development.
Maintaining
high standards of care to the patients.
Work
within the MDT in the ward effectively with the best interests of the patient
at the forefront of all that we do.
Assessing
and planning patient care.
Implementing
and evaluating treatment plans
Participate
in teaching and education
Maintaining
accurate records
Adhere to NMC
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Essential: - Experience of change management.; - Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.; - Experience of leading a team.; - Evidence of innovation in practice.; - Participation in recruitment and selection process.
Desirable: - Experience of working at Band 6 and/or Band 7.; - Experience of service redesign.
Essential: - Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).; - Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).; - Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable: - Management and leadership training.; - ILM qualification.
Essential: - Evidence of leadership qualities.; - Awareness of national health and social care policy.; - Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.; - Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.; - Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.; - Able to work without supervision.; - Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.; - Proven interpersonal skills.; - Practice assessor/ supervision skills.; - Appraisal skills.; - Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable: - Understanding of budget and financial control systems.; - Research skills
Essential: - Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
How this role compares
We hold 374 NHS vacancies in North East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,073. This role pays more than about 76% of them.
There are 11,887 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 609 of them in North East.
You have 10 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 33 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has 21 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
These figures are calculated from the vacancies GovJobs currently holds, not from official pay statistics. They are a guide to the market, not a valuation of this post.
How to apply
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