Job summary
- 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
- Employer
- Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Austell Community Hospital
- Town
- St Austell
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Manager
Band 7
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:
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Take operational and clinical responsibility for the team
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Manage and deliver quality, evidence-based care and interventions
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Support service users and their carers with their health and social care needs
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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
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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Margaret West
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07770971381
- Additional information
Fiona Best Ward Manager : 01726 873058 and email [email protected]
Please note we are not accepting any communication from Recruitment Agencies at the current time. Please refrain from Sending the Trust CV’s as this does not count as an introduction.
Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.
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