Ward Manager

Job summary

We are looking for a Ward Manager to play a key role within the management team and lead the daytoday running of our 64 berth registered care home. 

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is home to around 300 British Army veterans. We are proud to deliver exceptional care built on belonging, respect, pride, and enjoying life. We are seeking a Ward Manager who leads by example and helps foster a warm, inclusive environment for both Pensioners and staff. 

Confident clinical leadership is central to this role by ensuring highquality, personcentred care and maintaining robust documentation and care planning. You will support staff in delivering personalised care, guide endoflife pathways, and promote compassionate practice across the three wards. 

Operational leadership is equally important. You will help keep the ward running safely and efficiently through effective rota planning, safe staffing oversight, and participation in the Matron outofhours oncall rota. The position contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by turning audits and shared learning into meaningful development, strengthening safeguarding standards, and encouraging a reflective, supportive team environment. 

To thrive in this role you will bring strong leadership and communication skills, excellent organisational ability, and sound clinical knowledge in older persons’ care. Experience with CQC standards is essential, and additional leadership training is welcomed. 

Applicants must be NMCregistered with substantial Adult RGN postregistration experience, uptodate clinical competencies, and experience working with older adults, including those living with dementia, in hospital or care settings.