Ward Manager

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Ward Manager for the acute cardiology unit. The role involves leadership and management responsibilities, focusing on patient care quality and compliance with best practices. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience at Band 6/7, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to staff development. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience at Band 6 level.
• Evidence of effective ward management and leadership skills.
• Evidence of managing a change.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of the ward on a day-to-day basis.
• Provide specialist knowledge to all nursing staff.
• Exercise strong and effective leadership.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Registered Nurse, current NMC registration

Teaching and assessing qualification

Post registration qualification in specialty

Job description

Overview

Ward Manager - ACCU Aintree Hospital. Band 7. Main area: Respiratory. Contract: Permanent, Monday-Friday, Full time – 37.5 hours per week. Location: Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool. Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum. Closing: 15/09/2025 23:59.

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced senior registered nurse to join a very busy acute cardiology unit (ACCU) based at Liverpool University Hospital - Aintree as a Band 7 Ward Nurse Manager. The successful candidate must have substantive experience at band 6/7 level, with experience caring for complex patients within the cardiology specialty. Key responsibilities include development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, effective leadership and staff management/development.

The post holder will work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and should demonstrate motivation and skills to lead and develop the current team in collaboration with senior nursing and organisational staff. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. The successful applicant will be supported by the senior nursing team and will be a valued member of the senior nursing team.

Main duties of the job

• Coordination of the ward on a day-to-day basis, including planning, allocation and evaluation of work carried out by teams or individuals and self.
• Provide specialist knowledge to all nursing staff on the ward; promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing care ensuring the ward environment is responsive to current issues.
• Ensure that all existing procedures and protocols relating to patient care are reviewed and updated as required.
• Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking.
• Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
• Explore and undertake expanded practice to optimise patient care as required within the specialist area, in accordance with Trust policies.
• Exercise strong and effective leadership, acting as an exemplary role model.
• Maintain adequate staff cover and skill mix on the ward through effective use of staffing rotas.
• Support the implementation of the Trusts Strategy for Nursing at ward/department level.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was formed to improve patient care. UHLG employs over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital provides elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services with specialist rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital focuses on women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies annually. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Co-ordination of the ward on a day to day basis including planning, allocation and evaluation of work carried out by teams or individuals and self.
• Provide specialist knowledge to all Nursing staff on the ward; promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing care ensuring that the ward environment is responsive to current issues.
• Ensure that all existing procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients are reviewed and updated as required.
• Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking.
• Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients/clients.
• Explore and undertake expanded practice to optimise patient care as required within specialist area, in accordance with Trust policies.
• Exercise strong and effective leadership acting as an exemplary role model.
• Maintain adequate staff cover and skill mix on the ward through effective use of staffing rotas.
• Support the implementation of the Trusts Strategy for Nursing at ward/department level.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Post registration qualification in specialty

Desirable criteria

• First level degree or studying towards

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable experience at Band 6 level
• Evidence of effective ward management and leadership skills
• Evidence of staff development, including pre and post registration students
• Evidence of application of current nursing issues and developments
• Evidence of managing a change
• Evidence of developing standards of nursing care through clinical benchmarking

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding and application of clinical governance

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills
• Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing

Other

Essential criteria

• High level of personal and professional credibility
• Supportive of colleagues
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care

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Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

Only those applicants who clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close vacancies early once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Candidate note: Healthcare Assistant on the staff bank should be aged 18 or above when commencing in post.

The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance, fair, equitable and consistent practice, and flexible working. We welcome flexible working requests from day one of employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible arrangement at all times. Flexible options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.

The Trust promotes equality and diversity; we value individual talent and aim for a workforce representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from groups currently under-represented: Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic; LGBTQ+; disabled; male; and ages 16-24.

DBS information: Cost of submitting and processing the DBS application will be recovered via salary deduction after start. DBS amounts: £23 (standard) or £43 (enhanced) depending on role. DBS fees are subject to change; new DBS fees apply for applications submitted after 2 December. Bank posts require upfront payment. See gov.uk for visa sponsorship guidance.

This organisation has a zero-tolerance safeguarding policy. All staff must adhere to safeguarding policies and Local Safeguarding Children and Adults Board procedures. All employees and volunteers must maintain safeguarding knowledge through mandatory training.

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New NHS entrants commence on the first pay point of the relevant band. This post is subject to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act provisions. This vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received.

Employer certification / accreditation badges and applicant requirements: You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post requires submission for Disclosure to the DBS.

Application numbers: This vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received. Please apply promptly.