Ward/Department Manager –Orthopaedics
London: The Princess Grace Hospital
Full time:37.5 hoursper week
Shift times: Monday –Friday
Permanent contract
Salary: Competitive dependent on Experience


We’relooking for a Ward/Department Manager to join theOrthopaedicWard at The Princess Grace Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC.
The Ward Manager for the Orthopaedics department plays a pivotal role in enhancing patient experiences and delivering exceptional clinical and professional leadership to the team.
This position provides mentorship and support to junior staff, serving as botha clinical expertand rolemodel. The CNM ensures that the highest standards of care aremaintainedthrough rigorous monitoring of both personal and team clinical competence.
This role also involves responsibility for fostering development initiatives, implementing evidence-based practices, and deliveringa qualityservice to patients, their families, and other stakeholders.
The Ward Manager is responsible formanaging daily operations within the Orthopaedics ward , adhering to budgetary guidelines, and meeting workforce planning objectives.
The role requires active promotion of the Unit within Princess Grace Hospital and HCA, as well as participation in relevant forums to drive continuous improvement.


At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver thevery bestcare. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.


Whatyou’llbring:
*Registered Nurse qualification

*Minimum of 5 years of post-registration experience, with at least 3 years in anOrthopaedicsetting

*Specialty certification relevant toOrthopaedics

*Certification in Teaching, Assessing, or Mentorship

*Management qualification desirable

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Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by DrThomasFrist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK,we’reone of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques,medicationand facilities. Being part of a large multisite,establishedhealthcaregroupwe can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions thatprioritiseboth your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients.That’swhy we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a ward/Department Manager in ourorthopaedicsward,you’llbe eligible for:
*25 daysholiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, withoptionto buy or sell leave to suit you

*Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

*Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

*Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

*Group Life Assurance from day one

*Critical illness cover

*Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

*Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

*Comprehensive range of flexible health,protectionand lifestyle benefits to suit you

*Discounts with over 800 major retailers



Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen,heardand supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple,above all elsewe’recommitted to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
*Unique and Individual: Werecogniseand value everyone as unique and individual

*Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion

*Honesty,integrityand fairness: - We act with absolute honesty,integrityand fairness

*Loyalty,respectand dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty,respectand dignity



Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortableto bringtheir full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committedorganisation,we’rehappy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.


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