Skip to main content

This site is independent of the NHS and the Department of Health.

Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Medicine
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Covering maternity leave)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
408-25-638
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Arrowe park hospital
Town
birkenhead
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Ward Manager - Renal

Band 7

 

To discover why you should consider applying for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please watch our video and hear directly from our staff about what it’s truly like to work at WUTH and its surrounding areas: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Division of medicine on ward 36 renal in patient ward for  a dedicated, enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced nurse to join our dynamic, patient-focussed team, to cover maternity leave in a fixed term post for 12 months 

Ward 36 is a 34 bedded in patient area caring for  for patients with chronic kidney disease  and general medical conditions.  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 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 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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Ward Manager position available at WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Experience of project management

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Motivated

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Navajo - Merseyside and CheshireDisability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nichola McCann
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01516785111
Additional information

Helen Morris Associate Director of nursing  0151 678 5111 ext 7822

Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies