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Band 7
Full-time

Ward Manager

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS TrustRoyal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster£49,387 - £56,515Closes 15/09/2026

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Band
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
02/09/2026
Closes
15/09/2026

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Role summary

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and motivated Cardiology Ward Manager to lead our inpatient cardiology unit. This pivotal role requires strong clinical expertise and comprehensive cardiac knowledge to deliver outstanding patient-centred care. You will oversee daily operations, inspire a multidisciplinary team, and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based care for patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions. The role involves collaborative leadership, operational oversight, resource management, and quality assurance to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.

Essential criteria

  • Adult nurse level 1
  • Demonstrates effective leadership skills
  • Demonstrates empathy and skills in management
  • Demonstrates commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery

Desirable criteria

  • Degree level study or willingness to work towards this
  • Basic IT and computer skills
  • Experience in budgetary management and control or willingness to acquire this
  • Education
  • Degree level adult nurse
  • Shortlisting
  • Adult nurse level 1
  • Demonstrates effective leadership skills
  • Demonstrates empathy and skills in management
  • Demonstrates commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery
  • Degree level study or willingness to work towards this
  • Basic IT and computer skills
  • Experience in budgetary management and control or willingness to acquire this
  • Education
  • Degree level adult nurse

Useful to know

Band 7 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.

This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Ward Manager

The closing date is 15 September 2026

Job summary

This post is only open to candidates with specialist cardiac clinical knowledge which is essential to the role.

We are seeking an experienced compassionate and motivated Cardiology Ward Manager to lead our inpatient cardiology unit. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled nurse with strong clinical expertise, comprehensive cardiac clinical knowledge and the ability and motivation to deliver outstanding patient centred care whilst inspiring and developing a multidisciplinary team. You'll be at the forefront of healthcare excellence, responsible for overseeing the daily operations , inspiring your team, and delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will provide visible and effective leadership ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality evidence based care for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.

This is pivotal role in the efficient functioning of a high-pressure environment, working in tandem with the current leadership team to ensure smooth operations, exceptional patient outcomes, and a cohesive team dynamic.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

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Collaborative Leadership: Partner closely with the current leadership team to lead and inspire a multidisciplina

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