Deputy Ward Manager
The closing date is 12 March 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered nurse with excellent leadership skills to join the M2 Orthopaedic team as Deputy Ward Manager.
Ward M2 Ortho is currently a 2o bedded ring fenced elective Orthopaedic ward providing care for Orthopaedic patients across the North West . The team is a small but effective team that requires strong visible leadership. We need a positive and motivated individual to help support and guide the team to maintain high quality patient care.
The successful candidate will be supported to further develop their leadership and management skills. They will be expected to work their hours over 4 days with some weekend and night shifts if the service requires it.
Main duties of the job
M2 Orthopaedic is a busy and demanding Orthopaedic ward.
This role needs someone who can contribute to a positive team culture and drive forward quality improvement. They must be forward-thinking individual who can assist in managing, leading and supporting the ward team and wider division to deliver high standards of patient care.
A Deputy Ward Manager on M2 Ortho will need at least 2 years nursing experience. Orthopaedic experience is desirable but not essential. You must be motivated, resilient, calm under pressure and be able to deliver a range of clinical skills.
A significant part of this role will be working as the ward coordinator, and this will require having knowledge about the acuity and demands of all aspects of the ward. You will need to liaise with various members of the multidisciplinary team in order to support the team to deliver effective patient care. This requires excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
You will also be expected to participate in ward audits, staff development, attendance management and promoting staff wellbeing.
During quieter periods staff are expected to support our colleagues in APH to ensure patient care is maintained, a professional approach to this is essential.
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.
Details
Date posted
02 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
408-26-085
Job locations
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Clatterbridge Hospital
Clatterbridge Road Bebington Wirral
CH634JY
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Clatterbridge Hospital
Clatterbridge Road Bebington Wirral
CH634JY
Employer's website
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