Ward Manager, General Medicine - Ward 19

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Texas; On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Manager for Ward 19, a general medicine ward with 24–28 beds, to lead a dedicated nursing team. The post requires strong leadership, strategic oversight of staffing, budgets and patient flow, and a commitment to clinical governance and continuous improvement.

You will work to deliver safe, high-quality inpatient care, ensure excellent patient experience, and mentor staff through training and appraisals while collaborating

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-registration nursing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience or equivalent.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good knowledge of clinical governance and NHS issues.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of Ward 19, including workload allocation and prioritisation.
• Training, supervision and appraisal of team.
• Ensure safe staffing levels and roster management.
• Maintain systems for mandatory training compliance.
• Oversee ward budget and resource expenditure.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Clinical governance

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Manager for Ward 19, a general medicine ward with 24–28 beds, to lead a dedicated nursing team. The post requires strong leadership, strategic oversight of staffing, budgets and patient flow, and a commitment to clinical governance and continuous improvement.

You will work to deliver safe, high-quality inpatient care, ensure excellent patient experience, and mentor staff through training and appraisals while collaborating