Ward Manager: Lead a Dynamic Surgical Ward Team in Upton

Are you a clinical leader up for a challenge? Are you a dynamic and inspiring senior nurse? An exciting opportunity has arisen on Ward 17 / SEU for a Ward Manager position. This is a full-time post.

On this unit, no two days are the same: it is a fast-paced environment that strives to provide excellent assessment, efficient treatment and high-quality patient care. SEU is a 20 bedded assessment unit that provides same day emergency care for a diverse range of acutely unwell surgical patients. We also have a triage area that consists of 6 trolleys and 19 chairs, where we provide initial assessment for patients referred via their GP, Walk in centre or from A&E. In addition to this, we run an ambulatory clinic (Mon-Fri) which allows investigations, such as CT/Ultrasound scans to be done efficiently and at short notice. This clinic helps to prevent hospital admissions whilst positively impacting patient experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the ward staff to ensure that we are creating a therapeutic environment for patients and their relatives.
• Management of staff absence in line with trust policies.
• Managing the ward finances within the planned budget.
• Dealing with staff issues in a supportive manner with consideration of the necessary Human resource policies and procedures.
• Implement a culture of continuous clinical development by using an analytical approach to the delivery of care.
• Respond to complaints from patients/relatives/carers within trust timeframes ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
• Undertake regular ward audits to assess ward performance and use this data to guide change management initiatives, involving ward staff in these initiatives.
• Develop a positive culture of staff development through staff appraisals, regular check ins and training.
• Support Deputy Managers to maximise their potential and develop leadership skills.
• Keep own skills and knowledge up to date and be aware of clinical issues within the ward, surgical division, and wider hospital.
• Ensure a good understanding of patient flow and NHS pressures and maintain good relationships with other departments so that we can support patient flow.

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.

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Ward Manager position available with WUTH.