Ward Manager Haematology & Oncology

Overview

In this Band 7 role you will lead the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit, providing visible clinical and managerial leadership to ensure safe, person-centred care. You will work closely with the Matron and MDT to drive service improvements, governance, and staffing decisions. The role combines expert clinical practice with strategic oversight to deliver a high-quality patient experience. This opportunity sits within a trusted NHS team known for research and education, offering a meaningful impact on patient care and staff development. You will shape nursing practice and culture to support colleagues in learning, growing, and succeeding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-ordinate the nursing team and daily management of the clinical area
• Ensure delivery of a safe, effective, responsive, caring and well-led service with a focus on patient experience
• Provide professional clinical and managerial leadership and act as a role model
• Demonstrate specialised knowledge in Haematology and Oncology
• Collaborate with the Matron and multidisciplinary team on governance, staffing, and resources

Key requirements

• Significant demonstrable experience within haematology/oncology specialty
• Evidence of team leadership and change management with relevant management/leadership training
• Managing resources and contributing to departmental budget
• Experience developing policies, guidelines and resource management
• Current NMC registration and relevant post-registration qualifications
• BSc Degree in relevant field; post-registration specialty qualifications; leadership development programme
• Teaching/mentorship experience and evidence of team leadership and change management

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective leadership and team-building abilities
• Strong organisational and forward-planning skills
• Clinical decision-making
• IT literate
• Budgetary management understanding

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