Ward/Department Manager – UCC

Ward/Department Manager – UCC & Day Unit Join to apply for the Ward/Department Manager – UCC & Day Unit role at HCA Healthcare UK Location London: The Princess Grace Hospital Employment type Full time: 37.5 hours per week Shift times Monday – Friday Contract type Permanent Salary Competitive, dependent on experience Role overview We are looking for a Ward/Department Manager to join the Urgent Care Centre & Day Unit team at The Princess Grace Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK. As the Ward/Department Manager for the Urgent Care Centre & Day unit, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing patient experiences and delivering exceptional clinical and professional leadership to the team. Responsibilities The Manager will be responsible for supervising daily operations within the Urgent Care Centre; overseeing timely assessment, treatment and admissions as required. Together with responsibility of the daily operations within the Day Unit; daycase admissions for infusions and short stay procedures. This position provides mentorship and support to the team, serving as both a clinical expert and role model. You will ensure that the highest standards of care are maintained through rigorous monitoring or both personal and clinical team competence, implementing evidence-based practices, adherence to policy & guidelines, fostering development initiatives and delivering high quality service to patients, their families and other stakeholders. You will be responsible for adhering to budgetary guidelines and meeting workforce planning objectives. This role requires active promotion of the Unit within Princess Grace Hospital and HCA, as well as participation in relevant forums to drive continuous improvement. Why HCA UK? At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others. Qualifications Registered Nurse qualification Minimum of 5 years post‑registration experience, with at least 3 years in a similar setting (e.g., A&E, Urgent Care) Specialty certification relevant to Urgent Care Certification in Teaching, Assessing, or Mentorship Team and Department Management qualification/experience desirable Experience of service improvements desirable Benefits 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals Private pension contribution which increases with length of service Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme Group Life Assurance from day one Critical illness cover Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you Discounts with over 800 major retailers Culture and Values At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other. Our Mission Is Simple, Above All Else We’re Committed To The Care And Improvement Of Human Life, a Clear Statement That Extends To Both Our Patients And Colleagues. To Achieve This, We Live And Breathe Four Core Values: Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity Reasonable Adjustments We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr