Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Division of medicine on Ward ward 24 for a dedicated, enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced nurse to join our dynamic, patient-focussed team, as the Ward Manager on a 12 month secondment basis covering maternity leave. ward 24 is a 23 bedded general medical ward on the trust The ideal candidate will confidently and supportively lead the team and share our passion for delivering the highest quality care, providing excellent patient experience and will be committed to continuous improvement. Main duties of the job 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 be able to demonstrate a good level of enquiry, excellent communication and organisational skills with good knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and current NHS issues. The main duties of this role include - Day to day management of the Ward, co-ordinating, allocating andprioritising the workload so that staff and resources are used efficiently, contributing to the smooth running of the ward- Training, supervision and appraisal of team- Ensuring safe staffing levels, producing a safe fair and effective roster and managing sickness and absence in line with the trusts attendance management policy- Maintain and monitor systems for ensuring staff compliance with mandatory training.- Collaborate with all members of the wider to ensure efficient running of the ward and safe patient journey - Have 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 For further information please see attached Job description and person specification Essential for this post is a minimum of 5 years post registration experience and minimum of 2 years leadership experience or equivalent About us 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. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 408-24-1029 Job locations Arrowe park hospital arrowe park rd birkenhead CH49 5PE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Ward Manager position available at WUTH. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Ward Manager position available at WUTH. Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Current NMC registration Post registration course in speciality Degree or working towards degree level. A minimum of 5 years post registration experience A minimum of 2 years leadership experience; specifically in the speciality setting Desirable Holds registered mentor or teaching qualification. Working towards masters level study Clinical supervision experience Experience of working with electronic health records Experience of the peri -operative setting Knowledge and Skills Essential It skills (Word/Excel/Outlook) Budget management skills Ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload when under pressure Excellent communications skills Evidence of working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team Ability to demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and empowerment of others Ability to demonstrate knowledge of service delivery Sound knowledge of the principles and practice of specilaity care Awareness off current NHS issues Evidence of understanding of quality governance Desirable Experience of project management Personal Attributes Essential Excellent communication skills Sense of humour Excellent leadership skills Flexible and adaptable to change Able to remain calm under pressure Trustworthy and empathetic Other Requirements Essential Ability to work flexibly Motivated Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Current NMC registration Post registration course in speciality Degree or working towards degree level. A minimum of 5 years post registration experience A minimum of 2 years leadership experience; specifically in the speciality setting Desirable Holds registered mentor or teaching qualification. Working towards masters level study Clinical supervision experience Experience of working with electronic health records Experience of the peri -operative setting Knowledge and Skills Essential It skills (Word/Excel/Outlook) Budget management skills Ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload when under pressure Excellent communications skills Evidence of working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team Ability to demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and empowerment of others Ability to demonstrate knowledge of service delivery Sound knowledge of the principles and practice of specilaity care Awareness off current NHS issues Evidence of understanding of quality governance Desirable Experience of project management Personal Attributes Essential Excellent communication skills Sense of humour Excellent leadership skills Flexible and adaptable to change Able to remain calm under pressure Trustworthy and empathetic Other Requirements Essential Ability to work flexibly 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Arrowe park hospital arrowe park rd birkenhead CH49 5PE Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)