Ward Manager | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Upton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Ward Manager to oversee a dynamic surgical ward. The role involves clinical and operational leadership, managing a dedicated nursing team, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Ideal candidates are registered nurses with previous managerial experience. This position offers career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a valid pin.
• Experience in a managerial role or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and standards.

Responsibilities

• Efficient management of the ward to maintain high standards of clinical care.
• Act as a clinical lead and mentor for the nursing staff.
• Monitor and implement infection control and cleaning standards.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical skills

Problem solving

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Management training

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to develop your surgical nursing career in a fast paced and supportive environment?

Our 37 bedded mixed speciality ward 14 cares for patients across a wide range of surgical pathways, offering excellent scope for professional development. We provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care for patients undergoing both elective and emergency procedures, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best possible outcomes.

This is a dynamic and varied ward where no two days are the same. You will gain exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties, build advanced clinical skills, and be supported by an experienced team who value teamwork, learning and patient centred care.

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, and resilient individuals who thrive in a busy ward setting and are committed to delivering outstanding care. In return, you will be part of a friendly and forward thinking team, with access to development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to patients and their families.

As Ward Manager you will take responsibility for the clinical, operational and managerial leadership of this surgical ward. You will be pivotal in ensuring excellent standards of patient care, safety and experience are maintained, while supporting a high performing, engaged, and well supported nursing team.

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.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is 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, 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.

The Ward/Department Manager is responsible and accountable for the management of their Ward/Department ensuring continuous improvement in the quality of services and safeguarding high standards of clinical care and ensuring a safe and clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Efficient management of the ward/department to ensure the setting and maintaining high standards of clinical care, the effective use of resources including the delivery of a balanced budget
• Act as a role model, clinical lead and mentor
• Take a proactive role in developing effective and supportive teamwork
• Ensure excellent communications within the ward team. Setting an example by encouraging effective and timely verbal written communications to patients/clients, relatives, visitors and colleagues
• Ensure Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines etc are adhered to by all staff
• Set and monitor protocols and objectives for main areas of responsibility
• Recruitment, selection, training and development of staff
• Implement and maintain a system of objective setting and performance review in accordance with Wirral Hospitals agreed policy
• Work with Directorate management team to investigate and/or propose alternative approaches for achieving improvements, this includes clinical, environmental and Health and safety issues
• Ensure Wirral Hospital infection control and cleaning standards are adhered to and maintained
• Promote good inter-directorate relationships
• Ensure systems are in place for the effective and timely admissions and discharge of patients

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025