An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Division of medicine on M1 for a dedicated, enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced nurse to join our dynamic, patient‑focussed team, as the permanent Ward Manager.
M1 includes a 30 bedded area for medically stable patients waiting for supported discharges.
The ideal candidate will confidently and supportively lead the team, share our passion for delivering the highest quality care, provide excellent patient experience and be committed to continuous improvement.
The post will be pivotal in providing the clinical expertise required to ensure safe and effective inpatient care and is of the highest standards. You must 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, co‑ordinating, 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 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.
* 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 your management role.
Qualifications
Essential for this post is a minimum of 5 years post registration experience and a minimum of 2 years leadership experience or equivalent.
Employer Information
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. 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, 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 £337 m.
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.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Ward Manager position available at WUTH.
This advert closes on Thursday 23 Oct 2025.
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