Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Ward Manager - Starlight Ward
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We are seeking an experienced nurse to join our existing nursing team and work within our friendly and dynamic Paediatric Team in West Middlesex University Hospital, situated in the leafy suburb of Isleworth.
About the Role
Starlight Ward is a 20-bedded ward, with patients ranging from 0-16 with a range of conditions, allowing for growth and exposure as you support an ever-evolving team of excellent nurses. You will be a compassionate and visible leader and will bring a wealth of clinical knowledge and experience, providing sound clinical expertise to your team and delivering high quality, patient-focused care.
Responsibilities
- Act as a role model, exemplifying expert clinical care.
- Provide educational support on a daily basis.
- Demonstrate and keep the PROUD values at the heart of everything you do.
- Be responsible for the daily clinical and operational management of the dynamic paediatric inpatient areas.
- Lead on innovative quality improvement initiatives.
- Foster close working relationships with a busy Paediatric ED to increase patient flow and throughput.
About the Organisation
West Middlesex University Hospital forms part of the West London Children's Healthcare, which is made up of hospitals across four campuses, broadening your exposure, as you will be supported by a large team of experienced senior Nursing and MDT colleagues. This post affords you opportunities for further career development, enhancing your management and leadership skills. Working with our wider team of Ward Managers, Lead Nurses and Modern Matrons, you will be an active participant in high-level decision-making, to develop best practice, guidance and implement consistent processes across the Paediatric team.
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
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We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
Flexible Working
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
Equality and Diversity
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates.
Application Process
Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Tracy Armstrong
- Job title: Matron
- Email address: tracy.armstrong4@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07388998374
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