Ward Manager - Ward 26 Diabetes

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

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated Ward Manager for its Diabetes and Endocrine Medicine Ward. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of post-registration experience and 2 years in a leadership role. Responsibilities include the day-to-day management of the ward, ensuring efficient use of staff and resources, and providing the highest quality patient care. This position offers a great opportunity for professional growth and making a significant impact on patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience required.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience or equivalent.
• Confidence in leading and motivating a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage ward operations and ensure efficient staff allocation.
• Oversee training, supervision, and appraisals.
• Maintain safe staffing levels and manage roster effectively.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory training.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of clinical governance

Leadership skills

Education

5 years post-registration experience

2 years leadership experience

Job description

Overview

The post will be pivotal in providing the clinical expertise required to ensure safe and effective inpatient care to the highest standards. You must be able to demonstrate a good level of enquiry, excellent communication and organisational skills with good knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and current NHS issues.

Responsibilities

• Day to day management of the ward, coordinating, allocating and prioritising the workload so that staff and resources are used efficiently, contributing to the smooth running of the ward
• Training, supervision and appraisal of the team
• Ensuring safe staffing levels, producing a safe fair and effective roster and managing sickness and absence in line with the trust's attendance management policy
• Maintain and monitor systems for ensuring staff compliance with mandatory training
• Collaborate with all members of the wider team 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 the management role

Opportunity and Requirements

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Division of Medicine on Ward 26 for a dedicated, enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced nurse to join the team as the permanent Ward Manager. Ward 26 comprises 29 beds, specialising in Diabetes and Endocrine Medicine. The ideal candidate will confidently and supportively lead the team and share a commitment to delivering the highest quality care, providing excellent patient experience and continuous improvement. Essential for this post is a minimum of 5 years post-registration experience and a minimum of 2 years leadership experience or equivalent.

About Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first contact. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the Wirral peninsula, with a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, and great activities for residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute trusts in the North West of England, comprising the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, serving a population of approximately 400,000 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 of major cities such as Liverpool, Chester and Manchester, as well as neighbouring North Wales.