Ward Manager - Waddington & Oncology Assessment Unit - Band 7

Main area Ward Manager Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 357-LN-142-26-QIA2467-A Employer United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Lincoln Town Lincoln Salary 49,387 - 56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/05/2026 23:59 Employer heading Ward Manager - Waddington & Oncology Assessment Unit - Band 7 NHS AfC: Band 7 We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULTH. We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals - people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision. Our Group values guide everything we do. They are: Compassionate - We care about people - Compassionate is the act of showing empathy, kindness, and respect to others, recognising their individual needs and circumstances. It involves listening, understanding, and supporting others in a way that makes them feel valued, safe, and cared for. Collaborative - We work together as a team - Collaborative is working inclusively and respectfully with others to achieve shared goals. It involves open communication, valuing diverse perspectives, and building trust to create a supportive and effective team environment. Innovative - We strive to improve - Innovative is the process of exploring new ideas, approaches, and technologies to improve care, services, and working practices. It involves creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to take risks in a safe and supportive environment. If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team. We've taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients. Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of 710 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,600 people. Our Group Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - Caring and building a healthier future for all - stating their ambition for our Trust and the wider group to be among the best. We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live. Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from Requires Improvement' to Good'. Our rating for caring remained as Good'. This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years. We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated. So, what is in it for you? Flexible working: Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual. Types of flexibility could include: Part-time - less than 37.5 hours per week. Off-site/remote working - working from home or other sites for part or all the week. Compressed hours - usually full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts. Staggered hours - having different start and finish times. Set shift patterns - to allow for predictability NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the government Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change) For Medical Workforce positions (Consultant and Specialty Doctor), the full-time entitlement commences from 32 days per annum. For all other Medical Workforce positions, the full-time entitlement commences from 27 days per annum. Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we will pay you weekly too, ideal if your income needs a quick boost. In addition, there is more. Family & Childcare : Including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment. Health & Wellbeing: including counselling, mental health first aid, physiotherapy, eye tests. Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research Financial support and benefits i ncluding Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics. Free on-site parking and free tea and coffee and the ability to save and borrow through your salary. Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery. Enjoy a better quality of life in one of the UK's most welcoming counties. Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire welcomes everyone. Discover a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Job overview Waddington Oncology & Haematology Ward and Oncology Assessment Unit, Lincoln Waddington Ward and the Oncology Assessment Unit at Lincoln are seeking an experienced and motivated Ward Manager to lead our oncology and haematology inpatient and assessment service. We are looking for a dynamic individual with fresh ideas, strong leadership skills, and a genuine passion for delivering highquality, patientcentred care. The successful applicant will demonstrate a clear drive to develop, improve, and innovate services, while supporting and inspiring multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. This role provides an excellent opportunity to influence service delivery, promote best practice, and contribute to the ongoing development of oncology and haematology services within the organisation. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Ward Manager within Waddington Oncology & Haematology Ward and the Oncology Assessment Unit. The post holder will be responsible for the daytoday operational management of the department, supported by the Deputy Sisters/Charge Nurse team. This includes ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and highquality patientcentred care, maintaining professional standards, and promoting a positive ward culture. You will act as a s trong patient advocate, demonstrating excellent communication skills across all levels of the multidisciplinary team. A sound understanding of the principles of general medical nursing is essential, alongside the ability to lead, support, and develop staff within a busy oncology service. Waddington Ward and OAU have an established, collaborative team, and we pride ourselves on working together to support patients throughout their journey through the hospital. The successful candidate will embrace this team ethos and contribute to continuous service improvement and staff development. Working for our organisation Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Detailed job description and main responsibilities What should you do next? Take a look at the job description, and if it sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today. Don't miss this fantastic chance to work with a supportive, dedicated team within a highly respected organisation. If you'd like to come and have a look around, we'd be delighted to welcome you and show you what makes Waddington Ward and the Oncology Assessment Unit such a great place to work. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Nurse Level 1 Teaching and assessing course, ENB 998 or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development High Level of clinical skills and knowledge Desirable criteria Degree or willingness to undertake Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) experience Previous experience Essential criteria Evidence of current experience at Sister Band 6 or above in Acute Medical Services. Evidence of teaching in clinical practice Can implement and manage change Proven leadership and managerial capabilities Desirable criteria Experience of involvement in clinical audit Experience of managing resources effectively Experience of bed flow management Knowledge, skills, aptitudes Essential criteria Previous experience in setting or developing a role/service Ability to take a leading role in initiating action. Effective leadership and management skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to organise and prioritise Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist in the implementation of change and practice development Demonstrate ability to influence and to motivate the clinical practice of others Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the provision of holistic, clinically effective care Ability to teach to all bands of staff Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Flexibility & Time management skills with the ability to act on own initiative and be both self-directed and motivated in the work environment Desirable criteria Evidence of commitment to own professional development Evidence of reflective practice Specific Requirements Essential criteria Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining safe working practices and team morale Ability to communicate with effective written and verbal skills Able to work on own initiative Commitment to multidisciplinary team working Committed to own professional development Evidence of good attendance record Desirable criteria IT Skills Presentation Skills Ability to motivate and encourage staff ULTH recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We will strive to provide an environment in which people want to work and to be a model employer leading in good employment practice. We are a People Promise exemplar site, for more information on the NHS People Promise - NHS England Our NHS People Promise Please note that we do not accept CVs. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick Member of the Armed Forces Community if the below applies to you. You are: A Service Leaver A Veteran A Military Reserve A Cadet Force Adult Volunteer Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces All new employees will be subject to a charge for the DBS check that is required for the post. The Disclosure & Barring Service application form (formerly CRB) will be provided by ULTH and the fee will be deducted from your salary over a 3 month period. Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. Please note, for applicants with previous NHS service: If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. Employer certification / accreditation badges 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 Waddington Ward JD ( PDF , 304.4 KB ) ULHT Staff Networks ( PDF , 13.9 MB ) CEO welcome letter ( PDF , 83.6 KB ) Acceptable use of AI in Personal Statements ( PDF , 95.3 KB ) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Polly Johnson Job title Cancer Services Matron Email address ... Telephone number ... List jobs with United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors