Ward Manager Medical Day Case Unit

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks an enthusiastic Senior Nurse for the Medical Day Case Unit at Arrowe Park Hospital. Key responsibilities include clinical leadership, training team members, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. Join a supportive team in one of the busiest acute trusts in North West England.

Qualifications

• Must have enhanced clinical knowledge.
• Competencies in venepuncture and complex line management.
• Experience in ambulatory care models is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the ward, coordinating workload.
• Training, supervision, and appraisal of team members.
• Maintaining safe staffing levels and effective rosters.

Skills

Enhanced clinical knowledge of day case procedures

Competencies in venepuncture

Complex management of lines/drains

ANTT practices

Pre/post-operative recovery monitoring

Job description

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

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, providing an excellent patient experience, and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.

The candidate must have enhanced clinical knowledge of day case procedures and ambulatory care models, with competencies in venepuncture, complex management of lines/drains, ANTT practices, and pre/post-operative recovery monitoring. The ability to prioritize own workload and that of the team is essential.

The Medical Day Case Unit enables patients to attend planned day cases and return home the same day. It collaborates with specialties such as Cardiac, Heart Failure, Frailty, Respiratory, Haematology, Gastroenterology, and Diabetic and Endocrine services to promote admission avoidance and safe planned care. The unit also provides recovery for Interventional Radiology patients for same-day discharge following a short recovery period.

The main duties of this role include:

1. Day-to-day management of the ward, including coordinating, allocating, and prioritizing workload to ensure efficient use of staff and resources, contributing to the smooth running of the ward.
2. Training, supervision, and appraisal of team members.
3. Ensuring safe staffing levels, producing a fair and effective roster, and managing sickness and absence in line with trust policies.
4. Maintaining and monitoring systems for staff compliance with mandatory training.
5. Collaborating with wider teams to ensure efficient ward operation and a safe patient journey.
6. Overseeing the ward budget, monitoring, and controlling expenditure and resource use.
7. Line management responsibilities, including disciplinary, grievances, and relevant management meetings.

All new colleagues can expect a warm and friendly welcome from Wirral. Our patients describe us as “competent and caring staff”.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is located on the Wirral peninsula, known for its stunning coastline and countryside, with many activities for residents. It is one of the largest and busiest acute trusts in North West England, with approximately 855 beds and a financial turnover exceeding £337 million. The trust includes the Wirral’s only Emergency Department, serving a population of around 400,000 across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and beyond.

The area offers excellent transport links, including motorway, train, bus, and ferry, with easy access to Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, and North Wales.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Helen Morris
• Job title: ADN
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]