Ward Manager (Maternity Cover Jan 2027 till Jan 2028)

Fortius Clinic is seeking an experienced, compassionate and highly motivated Ward Manager to lead our Day Case Ward and support the delivery of outstanding patient care within one of the UK's leading specialist orthopaedic and sports medicine hospitals.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior nurse with substantial surgical nursing experience to provide visible clinical and operational leadership, develop high-performing teams and contribute to the strategic direction of nursing services.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional evidence-based patient care, maintaining high standards of clinical governance, and creating a positive and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

The Ward Manager is an expert nurse responsible for the daily delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the ward and day surgery pathway.

The role combines clinical practice with operational and people leadership responsibilities and includes oversight of patient flow, staffing, governance, quality improvement, budget management and regulatory compliance.

The post holder will work Monday to Friday during core service hours and will be expected to spend approximately 50% of their time supporting ward staffing and clinical activity. Flexibility will be required to deputise for the Head of Nursing, Clinical Site Manager and other senior nursing leaders when necessary.

Clinical Leadership and Operational Management

You will:

• Lead the delivery of outstanding, evidence-based patient care.

• Provide visible and inspirational leadership to nursing teams.

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the ward and day surgery pathway.

• Ensure safe staffing levels and appropriate skill mix at all times.

• Lead patient flow, admissions, discharges and bed utilisation.

• Maintain responsibility for the ward environment, equipment, medicines and consumables.

• Monitor and improve service performance against agreed KPIs.

• Lead investigations of incidents, complaints and governance concerns.

• Build effective working relationships with consultants and the multidisciplinary team.

• Champion quality improvement initiatives and service developments.

• Prepare the ward for regulatory inspections, including CQC assessments.

• Support sustainability and environmental initiatives across the service.

• Act as a senior leader within Fortius, contributing to strategic objectives and organisational development.