Ward Manager - Children's Ward

Essential Registered Children's Nurse with current NMC registration. Significant experience in acute paediatric nursing. Proven leadership experience, ideally at Band 6 or above. Knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement. Experience of staff management, including rostering, appraisals and performance management. Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills. Ability to lead change and manage competing priorities. Commitment to delivering high-quality, family-centred care. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Desirable Leadership or management qualification. Experience managing a paediatric inpatient and/or day surgery service. Experience of budget management and service improvement. Teaching or mentoring qualification.