Deputy Ward Manager
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Upton, CH49 5PE
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity to join the senior nursing team on ward 32/CCU has become available. Candidates will be expected to have at least two years ba...
Designated to take regular charge of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager? Ensure appropriate use of financial and other resources supporting the ward manager in maintaining a balanced budget? Act as an expert practitioner within the appropriate speciality, participating in direct patient care and demonstrating an advanced level of practice and knowledge? Ensure the effective and timely admission and discharge of patients? Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers? Assist in promoting a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementing changes to improve systems? Participate in audits and implement change, based on audited outcomes? Act as a preceptor and mentor to junior staff? Lead the team in the absence of the Ward or Department Manager? Participate in the recruitment, selection and appraisals of junior staff? Assist in maintaining discipline and in dealing with staff problems in a supportive way, embracing all aspects of Human Resource policies and guidelines? Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues.
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.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of 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.
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (relevant to area of work)
- Relevant diploma / degree or due for completion within 12 months
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience of which two years should be at Primary Nurse or equivalent
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Recognised teaching qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Relevant Clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality
Desirable
- Student nurse assessor
- Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
- Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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