Deputy Ward Manager

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our Gynaecology Inpatient Unit as a band 6 Deputy Ward Manager. We are looking to recruit an exceptional and enthusiastic nurse to join our team.

The Gynaecology Unit consists of an 8 bedded inpatient ward, day case unit, and an acute Gynaecology Assessment and Early Pregnancy Unit. The inpatient unit also supports with surgical outliers.

The post holder will provide visible clinical leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality, and patient-centred care across all areas. The Deputy Ward Manager will support workforce planning, staff development, patient flow, governance, quality improvement, and service delivery, whilst acting as a role model and expert practitioner within gynaecology services. The role is essential in maintaining staffing oversight, coordinating daily operational activity, managing patient pathways, and ensuring compliance with Trust policies, national standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Assist the Ward or Department Manager in managing the Ward or Department, deputising for them in their absence
• Act as a role model to other staff by participating in direct patient care demonstrating an advanced level of practice and knowledge, encouraging the expansion of nurses skills and knowledge
• Provide assistance to junior staff in the assessment, planning and delivery of care
• Under the direction of the Ward Manager, take an active role in Clinical Governance issues within the area of responsibility
• Assist the Ward/Departmental Manager in encouraging effective and timely verbal and/or written communications to patients/clients, relatives, visitors and colleagues
• Take a proactive role in developing effective and supportive teamwork.
• Support staff supervision, appraisal, competency assessment, and professional development.

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.

The Deputy Ward Manager is responsible for supporting the Ward Manager in the operational, professional, and clinical leadership of the Gynaecology Ward, Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU), Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU), and Day Case Unit. The post holder will provide visible leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality, and patient-centred care whilst promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. The Deputy Ward Manager will act as an expert clinical practitioner, role model, mentor, and leader, supporting staff in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

They will deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence,…