Deputy Ward Manager

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager to support patient care in a Ward environment. The role demands excellent clinical knowledge and leadership capabilities to manage the team effectively and ensure outstanding care for patients. Ideal candidates will be 1st Level Registered Nurses with a recognized teaching qualification and substantial experience in a similar setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years post-registration experience including two years at Primary Nurse level or equivalent.
• Relevant diploma or degree must be completed within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Take regular charge of the Ward in the absence of the Ward Manager.
• Ensure appropriate use of financial and other resources.

Skills

Relevant Clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality

Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff

Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages

Education

1st Level Registered Nurse

Relevant diploma / degree

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Go back Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Deputy Ward Manager

The closing date is 13 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager - Band 6 to join a fantastic team on Ward 25.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated individual with an interest in Renal and general medicine to support the Ward Manager to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care to all our patients.

You must be highly skilled with excellent clinical knowledge, demonstrating a clear understanding of the Trusts values and behaviours.

Main duties of the job

• Designated to take regular charge of the Ward/Department in the absence of the Ward/Departmental manager.
• Ensure appropriate use of financial and other resources supporting the ward manager in maintaining a balanced budget.
• Act as an expert practitioner within the appropriate speciality, participating in direct patient care and demonstrating an advanced level and practice and knowledge.
• Ensure the effective and timely admission and discharge of patients.
• Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers.
• Assist in promoting a critical, analytic approach to delivery of care and implementing changes to approve systems.
• Participate in audits and implement change, based on audit outcomes
• Act as preceptor and mentor to junior staff.
• Lead the team in the absence of the Ward or Department Manager.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection and appraisals of Junior staff.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Deputy Ward Manager position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• 1 st Level Registered Nurse (relevant to area of work)
• Relevant diploma / degree or due for completion within 12 months
• Minimum of three years post-registration experience of which two years should be at Primary Nurse or equivalent
• Recognised teaching qualification

Knowledge and Skills

• Relevant Clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality
• Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
• Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust