Ward Manager

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Ward Manager for their surgical ward. The successful candidate will be responsible for the clinical and managerial leadership of the ward, ensuring excellent patient care and supporting a dedicated team. This role offers opportunities for professional development and requires strong nursing and leadership skills. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real difference to patients.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in surgical nursing is required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the surgical ward ensuring high standards of care.
• Support the nursing team through engagement and training.
• Manage the operational aspects of the ward.

Skills

Surgical nursing

Leadership

Teamwork

Patient care

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to develop your surgical nursing career in a fast paced and supportive environment?

Our 37 bedded mixed speciality ward 14 cares for patients across a wide range of surgical pathways, offering excellent scope for professional development. We provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care for patients undergoing both elective and emergency procedures, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best possible outcomes.

This is a dynamic and varied ward where no two days are the same. You will gain exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties, build advanced clinical skills, and be supported by an experienced team who value teamwork, learning and patient centred care.

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, and resilient individuals who thrive in a busy ward setting and are committed to delivering outstanding care. In return, you will be part of a friendly and forward thinking team, with access to development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to patients and their families.

As Ward Manager you will take responsibility for the clinical, operational and managerial leadership of this surgical ward. You will be pivotal in ensuring excellent standards of patient care, safety and experience are maintained, while supporting a high performing, engaged, and well supported nursing team.

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.

About Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is 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.

Contact for details / informal visits

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gill Heywood Job title: Associate Director of Nursing Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 678 5111 x 2528

Sarah Pickstock - Matron

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