King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people with haematological malignancies?
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Haematology Ward Manager to lead Elf & Libra Ward, our specialist 16-bedded haematology ward.
The Department of Haematological Medicine at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre for the treatment of leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, aplastic anaemia, MDS and sickle cell disease. Services include Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT), Haematology Outpatients, the UK Leukaemia Ambulatory Care Unit, Apheresis and an expanding CAR-T Cell Therapy Programme.
You will provide strong clinical and operational leadership, ensuring safe, effective and compassionate care while leading multidisciplinary teams and driving service improvement.
Join us and help shape the future of haematology care at King’s.
Main duties of the job
As the Ward Manager for Elf & Libra Ward, you will provide clinical, operational and professional leadership for a specialist haematology service comprising a 9-bedded inpatient ward and an 8-bedded extended care area. You will ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care for patients with haematological malignancies and complex blood disorders.
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will promote high standards of patient care, patient flow, quality, safety and clinical governance. You will act as a visible clinical leader and role model, supporting staff in the delivery of complex haematology nursing care and driving a culture of excellence, learning and continuous improvement.
The role includes responsibility for workforce planning, recruitment, staff development, performance management and resource utilisation. You will lead quality improvement initiatives, manage risks and support service development, including innovative pathways such as stem cell transplantation and CAR-T cell therapy.
The post holder will maintain a strong clinical presence, provide expert support to staff and patients, contribute to the strategic development of the Haematology Service and deputise for the Matron when required.
Person Specification
Application form, presentation & Interview
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
- Degree in Nursing or related healthcare subject
- Post-registration qualification in Haematology/Oncology Nursing.
- Chemotherapy Administration qualification.
- Leadership/Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Significant experience in Haematology/Oncology nursing.
- Experience managing a clinical team or ward.
- Experience of staff management, appraisal and performance processes.
- Experience of clinical governance, incident management and risk management.
- Experience leading service improvement and change initiatives
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage conflict and difficult situations effectively.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and clinical governance
- Ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams.
- Competence in caring for haematology and stem cell transplant patients.
- Competence in caring for haematology and stem cell transplant patients.
- Professional, resilient and adaptable.
- Visible and approachable leader
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and staff experience.
Desirable
- Experience in a JACIE-accredited service.
- Experience supporting CAR-T services.
- Experience managing budgets and resources
- CAR-T therapy competency.
- Advanced venous access skills.
- Research and clinical trial experience.
Closing Date: 8 November 2026
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