Deputy Ward Manager

Transformation Unit; Wirral; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager to lead the Gynaecology Inpatient Unit. You will provide clinical leadership, ensure safe, high-quality patient care, and support workforce planning, governance, and service delivery across the unit.

The role requires a registered nurse with teaching qualifications and substantial post-registration experience, with responsibilities spanning staffing oversight, clinical governance, and professional

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with 1st level registration in area of work.
• Diploma or degree in nursing, due within 12 months.
• Minimum three years post-registration experience, two at primary nurse level.
• Recognised teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist Ward Manager and deputise in their absence.
• Role model and support staff in advanced practice and care delivery.
• Support junior staff in assessment, planning, and delivery of care.
• Contribute to governance and effective communications with patients and staff.
• Support workforce planning, staffing, and patient flow.
• Promote clinical governance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentorship/Preceptorship

Communication with patients

Education

1st Level Registered Nurse

Diploma / degree or expected within 12 months

Three years post-registration experience

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Employer Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Wirral University Teaching Hospital Town Wirral Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2026 23:59

Deputy Ward Manager

Band 6

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our Gynaecology Inpatient Unit as a band 6 Deputy Ward Manager. We are looking to recruit an exceptional and enthusiastic nurse to join our team. .

The Gynaecology Unit consists of an 8 bedded inpatient ward, day case unit, and an acute Gynaecology Assessment and Early Pregnancy Unit. The inpatient unit also supports with surgical outliers.

The post holder will provide visible clinical leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality, and patient-centred care across all areas.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our Gynaecology Inpatient Unit as a band 6 Deputy Ward Manager. We are looking to recruit an exceptional and enthusiastic nurse to join our team. .

The Gynaecology Unit consists of an 8 bedded inpatient ward, day case unit, and an acute Gynaecology Assessment and Early Pregnancy Unit. The inpatient unit also supports with surgical outliers.

The post holder will provide visible clinical leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality, and patient-centred care across all areas. The Deputy Ward Manager will support workforce planning, staff development, patient flow, governance, quality improvement, and service delivery, whilst acting as a role model and expert practitioner within gynaecology services. The role is essential in maintaining staffing oversight, coordinating daily operational activity, managing patient pathways, and ensuring compliance with Trust policies, national standards, and regulatory requirements.

Main duties of the job

• Assist the Ward or Department Manager in managing the Ward or Department, deputising for them in their absence
• Act as a role model to other staff by participating in direct patient care demonstrating an advanced level of practice and knowledge, encouraging the expansion of nurses skills and knowledge
• Provide assistance to junior staff in the assessment, planning and delivery of care
• Under the direction of the Ward Manager, take an active role in Clinical Governance issues within the area of responsibility• Assist the Ward/Departmental Manager in encouraging effective and timely verbal and/or written communications to patients/clients, relatives, visitors and colleagues
• Take a proactive role in developing effective and supportive teamwork.
• Support staff supervision, appraisal, competency assessment, and professional development.
• Please see job description

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Deputy Ward Manager is responsible for supporting the Ward Manager in the operational, professional, and clinical leadership of the Gynaecology Ward, Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU), Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU), and Day Case Unit. The post holder will provide visible leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality, and patient-centred care whilst promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

The Deputy Ward Manager will act as an expert clinical practitioner, role model, mentor, and leader, supporting staff in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. They will deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence, ensuring effective management of staffing, patient flow, quality, governance, and resources across the service.

The post holder will contribute to service development, workforce management, and clinical governance activities, ensuring that Trust objectives, policies, procedures, and professional standards are maintained and embedded within daily practice.

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training

• 1st 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 & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.