Ward Manager (RGN)
Location: Nottingham
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours)
Sector: Private Hospital / Healthcare / Nursing
Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting for an experienced Ward Manager (RGN) to join a well-established private hospital in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Nurse or experienced Ward Sister/Charge Nurse looking to step into a leadership role within a busy, multi-specialty hospital environment.
This hospital is known for delivering high-quality patient care across a wide range of specialties, including orthopaedics, spinal surgery, gynaecology, urology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and ENT. You’ll be joining a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that places strong emphasis on clinical excellence, patient outcomes, and staff development.
Why Work for This Employer?
- Join a leading independent healthcare provider in the UK
- Work in a modern hospital offering multi-specialty surgical services
- Strong focus on patient-centred care and clinical quality
- Supportive leadership team with a culture of development and progression
- Access to structured training programmes and leadership development
Benefits Package
- Private medical insurance (option to add partner/dependents)
- Life assurance (x3 salary)
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy/sell leave)
- Flexible working patterns where possible
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Access to retail, lifestyle, and wellbeing discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Subsidised staff restaurant & free on-site parking (where available)
Key Responsibilities
As a Ward Manager (Registered Nurse), you will:
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of nurses and healthcare staff
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective patient care
- Oversee staffing, rota management, and workforce planning
- Maintain compliance with CQC standards and clinical governance frameworks
- Drive continuous improvement, quality assurance, and patient safety initiatives
- Support staff development through training, mentorship, and appraisals
- Work collaboratively with consultants and multidisciplinary teams
- Manage ward performance, resources, and operational efficiency
Requirements
To be considered for this Ward Manager job in Nottingham, you must have:
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) with valid NMC registration
- Previous experience in a Ward Manager / Senior Nurse / Charge Nurse role
- Strong background in acute hospital or private healthcare settings
- Experience in team leadership, supervision, and staff management
- Knowledge of CQC standards and clinical governance
- Experience with rota management and staffing (desirable)
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Key Skills
- Strong clinical leadership and decision-making ability
- Passion for delivering excellent patient care
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-specialty hospital environment
- Effective team management and staff development skills
- Flexible and adaptable approach
About Sanctuary Personnel
Sanctuary Personnel is an award-winning healthcare recruitment agency, specialising in placing nurses, allied health professionals, and healthcare leaders into permanent and locum roles across the UK.
INDCONTINGENCY
Pay: £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
Experience:
- Ward Manager / Senior Nurse / Charge Nurse: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) with valid NMC registration (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
