Deputy Ward Manager Urology - Ward 5B
The closing date is 24 April 2026
The post holder will work without direct supervision and will take charge of the ward/ department in the absence of the ward/ department manager and deputy, who holds continuing responsibility. Key responsibilities will include the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, effective leadership and staff management/development. The post holder will always work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a band 6 Deputy Ward Manager on the Surgical Urology Ward 5B at Royal Liverpool Hospital.
Ward 5B is a 28 bedded Urology ward with 8 enhanced recovery beds within the bed base.
The successful post holder will support the ward manager in the day to day operational management that is instrumental in coordinating patient care and flow to the hospital.
The post requires a registered nurse with substantial clinical experience in a relevant setting at Band 5 or higher with excellent leadership skills. You will require the ability to handle complex rotas ensuring safe staffing levels and skill mix, manage patient risk, conduct audits and handle incident reporting and complaints.
You must be a first level NMC registered nurse and hold a relevant mentorship qualification.
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse with excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure to join our team, providing leadership and high-quality nursing care within Urology.
You will need to demonstrate continuing professional development and a strong sense of commitment to develop others and work closely within a multi-disciplinary team.
The role serves as a bridge between the clinical team and ward management, requiring strong leadership to maintain both clinical quality and staff performance.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Co-ordination of the ward/department on a day to day basis including planning, allocation and evaluation of work carried out by teams or individuals and self. Provide specialist knowledge to all Nursing staff on the ward/department. Will promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing care ensuring that the ward/department environment is responsive to current issues. In support of the ward/ department manager will assist in the review and update of procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients. Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking. Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients/clients. Explore and undertake expanded practice to optimise patient care as required within specialist area, in accordance with Trust policies.
Management/Leadership Responsibilities
Exercise effective leadership acting as an exemplary role model for the ward/department team. Support the ward/department manager and deputy in maintaining adequate staff cover and skill mix on the ward through effective use of staffing rotas. Ensure effective communication with patients and their carers. Liaise with nursing, medical and allied health professional colleagues to ensure that all facets of the patients' care are covered. Ensure that the ward participates in maintaining standards relating to clinical governance. Support the implementation of risk management policies within the ward/department, including the development of action plans to address identified risks. Ensure effective communication with relatives, community nursing staff, other hospitals and local agencies to facilitate the smooth transfer and after-care of patients/clients. In support of the ward/department manager and deputy ensures outcomes and action plans from patient complaints are implemented and monitored. Ensure staff compliance with mandatory training and help maintain current records. In conjunction with the ward/department manager will ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures. Assist in monitoring and managing staff sickness/absence following the Trust guidelines, and liaise with the manager or Matron as necessary. Participate in recruitment and selection of staff within the nursing team ensuring appropriate policies are adhered to. Support the implementation of the Trust's Human Resources Strategy including the principles of Improving Working Lives. Monitor performance of staff that are identified by the ward/department manager, ensuring that learning needs are identified through personal development plans, appraisal systems and supervised practice. In conjunction with the ward/department manager contribute to planning, monitoring and control of resources. Contribute to nursing developments within the ward/department via appropriate forums as required. Deputises for the deputy ward/department manager in his/her absence.
Education Responsibilities
Support the ward/department manager and deputy in identifying staff training and development needs via personal development plans. Contributes to the dissemination of information from individuals undertaking professional development to the ward/department team, patients and carers; inclusive of the link nurse network. Collaborate with the clinical practice facilitators to develop and promote an effective and responsive clinical learning environment. Ensure that nursing care is wherever possible evidence based. Encourage and initiate nursing audit and research, assisting with the implementation of findings where appropriate. Contribute to the development of competency based training packages for use within the ward/department; inclusive of preceptorship, pre and post registration nurses. Act as a mentor for all pre and post registration nurses and health care assistants.
Professional Responsibilities
Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives. Act always in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Guidance documents and maintain active status on NMC Register. Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge. Identify objectives within a PDP that support the delivery of high standards of clinical care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
* Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
Experience
* Evidence of management experience
* Evidence of change management
* Application of evidence based practice
* Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
* Lead role in education of staff and patients
Knowledge
* Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance
Skills
* Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Other
* Supportive of colleagues
* High level of personal and professional credibility
* Well 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.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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