Ward Manager Medical Day Case Unit

NHS; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a motivated Senior Nurse to lead the Medical Day Case Unit at Arrowe Park Hospital. The role entails delivering high-quality patient care while overseeing team operations and compliance with healthcare standards. Ideal candidates will possess NMC registration and significant leadership experience.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years post-registration experience.
• At least 2 years in a leadership position.
• Experience in specialty care related to the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Medical Day Case Unit.
• Ensure patient safety and quality of care.
• Train and supervise nursing staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Communication

Budget management

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registration

Degree or working towards degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, forward thinking, professional and friendly Senior Nurse to join the team to provide clinical leadership on the Medical Day Case Unit based in Arrowe Park Hospital.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care, providing excellent patient experience and will be committed to continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate enhanced clinical knowledge of both day case procedures alongside ambulatory care models of working. This candidate with need to be competent in numerous clinical skills such as venepuncture, complex management of lines/ drains, ANTT practices and pre / post operative recovery monitoring, alongside the ability to prioritise own workload and the workload of other members of the team.

Main duties of the job

The Medical Day Case Unit enables many of our patients to attend as planned day cases and return home the same day.

The Unit works in conjunction with many of the specialities teams including Cardiac, Heart Failure, Frailty, Respiratory, Haematology and Gastroenterology, Diabetic and Endocrine Ambulatory services to promote admission avoidance and deliver safe planned care.

The Unit also offers recovery for Interventional Radiology patients to ensure that they can undergo specialised investigation and be discharged home the same day following a short recovery period.

The main duties of this role include

- Day to day management of the Ward, coordinating, allocating andprioritising the workload so that staff and resources are used efficiently, contributing to the smooth running of the ward

- Training, supervision and appraisal of team

- Ensuring safe staffing levels, producing a safe fair and effective roster and managing sickness and absence in line with the trusts attendance management policy

- Maintain and monitor systems for ensuring staff compliance with mandatory training.

- Collaborate with all members of the wider to ensure efficient running of the ward and safe patient journey

- Have oversight of the ward budget and monitoring and control of expenditure and use of resources.

-Further line management responsibilities - including formal disciplinary, grievances and other meetings relevant to your management role.

About us

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.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are 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.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-25-476

Job locations

Arrowe park hospital

arrowe park road

birkenhead

CH49 5PE

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Ward Manager position available at WUTH.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Ward Manager position available at WUTH.

Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Post registration course in speciality
• Degree or working towards degree level.
• A minimum of 5 years post registration experience
• A minimum of 2 years leadership experience; specifically in the speciality setting

Desirable

• Holds registered mentor or teaching qualification.
• Working towards masters level study
• Clinical supervision experience
• Experience of working with electronic health records
• Experience of the peri -operative setting

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• It skills (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Budget management skills
• Ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload when under pressure
• Excellent communications skills
• Evidence of working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and empowerment of others
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of service delivery
• Sound knowledge of the principles and practice of specilaity care
• Awareness off current NHS issues
• Evidence of understanding of quality governance

Desirable

• Experience of project management

Personal Attributes Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Sense of humour
• Excellent leadership skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Trustworthy and empathetic

Other Requirements Essential

• Ability to work flexibly
• Motivated

Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Post registration course in speciality
• Degree or working towards degree level.
• A minimum of 5 years post registration experience
• A minimum of 2 years leadership experience; specifically in the speciality setting

Desirable

• Holds registered mentor or teaching qualification.
• Working towards masters level study
• Clinical supervision experience
• Experience of working with electronic health records
• Experience of the peri -operative setting

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• It skills (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Budget management skills
• Ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload when under pressure
• Excellent communications skills
• Evidence of working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and empowerment of others
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of service delivery
• Sound knowledge of the principles and practice of specilaity care
• Awareness off current NHS issues
• Evidence of understanding of quality governance

Desirable

• Experience of project management

Personal Attributes Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Sense of humour
• Excellent leadership skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Trustworthy and empathetic

Other Requirements Essential

• Ability to work flexibly
• Motivated

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe park hospital

arrowe park road

birkenhead

CH49 5PE

Employer's website

https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe park hospital

arrowe park road

birkenhead

CH49 5PE

Employer's website

https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)