Senior Ward Manager – Elderly Care

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Parkgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for Ward 22 in the Department of Medicine for the Elderly. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, support the nursing team and ensure safe, compassionate and high‑quality care on a busy ward.

Working with the Ward Manager, you will lead in their absence, oversee admissions and discharges, promote improvements, mentor junior staff and drive teamwork and patient safety across the multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Must hold 1st Level Registered Nurse registration (relevant to area).
• Diploma or degree in nursing or related field, due for completion within 12 months.
• Minimum three years post-registration experience, two in Primary Nurse or equivalent.
• Recognised teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Preceptor/mentor experience

Teaching strategies

Clinical knowledge (geriatrics)

Education

1st Level Registered Nurse

Diploma/degree (relevant)

3+ years post-registration exp.

Teaching qualification

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for Ward 22 in the Department of Medicine for the Elderly. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, support the nursing team and ensure safe, compassionate and high‑quality care on a busy ward.

Working with the Ward Manager, you will lead in their absence, oversee admissions and discharges, promote improvements, mentor junior staff and drive teamwork and patient safety across the multidisciplinary