Job Description

Band 7

Main area

Ward Manager

Grade

Band 7

Contract

9 months (9 months fixed term with the possibility of an extension)

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Job ref

201-25-649

Site

St Austell Community Hospital

Town

St Austell

Salary

47,810 - 54,710 Pro Rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

14/09/2025 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care


Care based on what matters to people.*
Care provided at home or close to home.*
Improvement through learning, research and innovation.*
Prevention and alternatives to hospital.*

Great Organisation


Buildings that support health and wellbeing.*
Technology enabled care.*
Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.*
Safe, efficient, effective and productive.*

Great People


A place people love to work and feel valued.*
Living our values with staff (all voices count).*
Attract, grow and develop talent.*
Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.*

Great Partner


Encourage and enable effective partnerships.*
Joined-up community services.*
Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.*
Reduce our impact on the environment.*


At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Job overview

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:


Cornwall Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Are you ready to inspire and lead by example?



We're looking for a

Ward Manager

who will provide strong clinical leadership to our dedicated ward team of staff nurses and healthcare assistants. In this role, you won't just manage from behind a desk - you will set the standard for exemplary practice each day.



As Ward Manager, you will:



? Provide hands-on clinical leadership alongside our senior staff nurses

? Ensure safe, effective daily management of the ward

? Supervise and support staff development, including rostering, recruitment, and team growth

? Drive ongoing improvements by implementing and benchmarking best practice

? Collaborate closely with senior clinicians as part of our multidisciplinary team



If you're passionate about delivering high-quality care while empowering and developing your team, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Step forward and lead with us. Apply today to be the example your team looks up to.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Ward Manager to lead our team in a inpatient setting. You will provide both clinical and operational leadership to ensure high standards of care.



Our ward focuses on creating a environment that supports reablement and recovery through a holistic approach. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care, collaborating with professionals, carers, and community staff to support safe and timely discharges.



In this role, you will:


Take operational and clinical responsibility for the team Manage and deliver quality, evidence-based care and interventions Support service users and their carers with their health and social care needs Help develop services and practices to maintain high standards of care
You will be expected to deliver safe and effective care at all times in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code of Professional Conduct.

Working for our organisation

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.



We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.



Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.



We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.



Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'.

Person specification

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Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential criteria

Level 1 Nurse with current NMC registration Previous Ward management experience Educated to Diploma / Degree level with evidence of appropriate post registration skills or equivalent experience Modules relating to specialty field (Elderly care, rehabilitation, palliative care or similar) Current clinical assessment and teaching qualification

Desirable criteria

Experience of managing personnel issues #

Practical Skills and Intellectual Skills (Including any special knowledge)

Essential criteria

Proven written, oral and electronic communication skills including ability to deal with challenging and sensitive situations Analytical skills for complex situations High level of clinical skills and competencies Budget managements skills

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:


Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:


Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.



Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.



If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.



Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644