Ward Manager - Starlight Ward
Location
Isleworth, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeInternship
Posted At6/10/2026
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Description
The Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for the daily clinical and operational management of the paediatric clinical areas and the professional development of the staff within those areas. The Sister/Charge Nurse will provide support to all staff and will be required to work in partnership with all multi-disciplinary teams. They will be responsible for providing leadership and professional development for the nursing and support workers within the services
They will work with the other paediatric senior nurses to develop best practice and ensure that there is consistency across the paediatric unit. In collaboration with the relevant senior nursing team and Modern Matrons, they will be required to provide senior nursing cover for paediatric unit.
To be accountable for nursing practice and improve knowledge and professional competence of staff.
To be a clinical expert within the Paediatric speciality whilst delivering high levels of direct care to patients.
To initiate and lead in ensuring the development of nursing standards and policies.
To recognise deteriorations in clinical conditions and initiate a rapid and appropriate response
Maintaining appropriate staffing levels within set budgets and identify resource/staffing issues in advance.
Be responsible for providing a 24 hour nursing service for the clinical area demonstrating effective leadership and management skills.
Maintain a safe working environment and undertaking risk assessment and management on a shift basis.
To effectively manage the allocated budget , you will also be expected to deliver savings and efficiencies in line with the trust’s objectives.
To participate/lead in the investigation of complaints, incidents and other events and implement any required actions.
To lead in the recruitment and retention of staff for the area
To critically evaluate the research and audit findings and disseminate these to clinical practice areas and staff to develop best practice.
To attend relevant departmental and directorate meetings relating to clinical governance and to contribute to the clinical governance agenda.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
They will work with the other paediatric senior nurses to develop best practice and ensure that there is consistency across the paediatric unit. In collaboration with the relevant senior nursing team and Modern Matrons, they will be required to provide senior nursing cover for paediatric unit.
To be accountable for nursing practice and improve knowledge and professional competence of staff.
To be a clinical expert within the Paediatric speciality whilst delivering high levels of direct care to patients.
To initiate and lead in ensuring the development of nursing standards and policies.
To recognise deteriorations in clinical conditions and initiate a rapid and appropriate response
Maintaining appropriate staffing levels within set budgets and identify resource/staffing issues in advance.
Be responsible for providing a 24 hour nursing service for the clinical area demonstrating effective leadership and management skills.
Maintain a safe working environment and undertaking risk assessment and management on a shift basis.
To effectively manage the allocated budget , you will also be expected to deliver savings and efficiencies in line with the trust’s objectives.
To participate/lead in the investigation of complaints, incidents and other events and implement any required actions.
To lead in the recruitment and retention of staff for the area
To critically evaluate the research and audit findings and disseminate these to clinical practice areas and staff to develop best practice.
To attend relevant departmental and directorate meetings relating to clinical governance and to contribute to the clinical governance agenda.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracy Armstrong Job title: Matron Email address: tracy.armstrong4@nhs.net Telephone number: 07388998374