Ward Manager, General Medicine — Lead & Elevate Care

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Ward Manager for Ward 19, a general medicine ward with 24–28 beds. The post focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and leading a dedicated team within an NHS Trust renowned for clinical governance.

You will provide clinical leadership to ensure safe inpatient care, oversee staffing, budget and performance, and drive continuous improvement across the ward.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience.
• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Good knowledge of clinical governance and NHS issues.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of Ward 19, coordinating workload and resources.
• Training, supervision and appraisal of the team.
• Ensure safe staffing levels and manage sickness/absence per policy.
• Maintain staff compliance with mandatory training.

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Ward Manager for Ward 19, a general medicine ward with 24–28 beds. The post focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and leading a dedicated team within an NHS Trust renowned for clinical governance.

You will provide clinical leadership to ensure safe inpatient care, oversee staffing, budget and performance, and drive continuous improvement across the ward.