Ward Manager: Lead General Medicine Team & Safe Care

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Upton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Ward Manager on Ward 19, a general medicine ward with 24–28 beds. The successful candidate will lead a patient-focused team, ensure high-quality care and a continuous improvement culture.

The role emphasizes clinical governance, effective staffing and budget oversight, with line management responsibilities and support for training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience or equivalent
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day ward management: coordinate workload and resources
• Training, supervision and appraisal of the team
• Ensure safe staffing levels and manage rosters, sickness and attendance
• Maintain staff compliance with mandatory training
• Collaborate with wider team to ensure safe patient journey
• Oversee ward budget and expenditure
• Line management duties including disciplinary matters

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Ward Manager on Ward 19, a general medicine ward with 24–28 beds. The successful candidate will lead a patient-focused team, ensure high-quality care and a continuous improvement culture.

The role emphasizes clinical governance, effective staffing and budget oversight, with line management responsibilities and support for training.