Ward Team Leader

Are you an experienced nurse looking for a rewarding role, maybe the next step in your career? Are you looking for a role where all your work is planned, with no worry that you work schedule could change?  Want to work in an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to people’s lives on a daily basis? 

Then come and join us at our Gillingham based Hospital where you’ll find a friendly welcome and a home for your talents.  Whether you’re coming from an NHS or private setting, we’ll give you time to use your nursing skills – and help you build a fulfilling career.

We are looking for a Team Leader in our day ward to safely and effectively manage the unit in the absence of the Ward/Department Manager.  Your leadership and clinical skills will help you to support all staff working on the Ward. All of our work is planned so you will be able to plan your week with ease knowing your work schedule won’t change.  Your sound clinical and Infection control knowledge combined with your ability to solve problems and think both literally and laterally will enable you to coach and support others in your team. We encourage sharing of best practice across our site to develop your skills and take advantage of our excellent clinical leadership knowledge.

You will be part of a close knit collaborative team who pride themselves in providing the highest standard of care to our patients and their families. Our Ward team is comprised of experienced nurses and healthcare assistants supported by our welcoming Ward Manager, Paula.

All of our surgeries are planned well in advance so you will be able to plan your week with ease knowing your work schedule won’t change. Your sound clinical and Infection control knowledge combined with your ability to solve problems and think both literally and laterally will enable you to coach and support others in your team. We encourage sharing of best practice across our site to develop your skills and take advantage of our excellent clinical leadership knowledge.

In turn we will support you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. We’ll help you be the best you can be. When you’re part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don’t just have a job. You have a career. Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care.

We believe in developing and nurturing our people. We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance – so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [email protected] in our friendly resourcing team. Sarah will also be happy to arrange an informal call with Paula, our Head of Nursing should you wish to speak with her ahead of making a formal application.

We will contact all shortlisted candidate but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are one of the UK largest independent sector healthcare providers and work in close partnership with the NHS to deliver more than 50 services throughout the UK. We provide high quality specialist care and excellent results for more than 50,000 patients each year.