# Deputy Ward Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-ward-manager/5c087b8d-d715-4768-a228-996168f3e51d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-ward-manager/5c087b8d-d715-4768-a228-996168f3e51d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Arrowe Park Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rotational contract. Staff will need to complete one week of night duty every three months) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-03T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-24T13:50:46.807Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Upton/Wirral_University_Teaching_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cardiology/Cardiology-v8235960 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8235960?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.wuth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity to join the senior nursing team on ward 32/CCU has become available. Candidates will be expected to have at least two years band 5 experience with recent Cardiology/CCU and cardiac day ward experience to enable you to lead the team day to day and during an emergency. Candidates will need to have completed ILS training or be booked in to complete it. You should be a calm and approachable nurse who is wanting to develop their leadership skills. You will be expected to assist in managing the team and ensuring that our patients receive an excellent standard of care and to respond from feedback. You will receive training appropriate to your role and will be supported throughout the secondment. ### Main duties of the job Designated to take regular charge of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager - Ensure appropriate use of financial and other resources supporting the ward manager in maintaining a balanced budget - Act as an expert practitioner within the appropriate speciality, participating in direct patient care and demonstrating an advanced level of practice and knowledge - Ensure the effective and timely admission and discharge of patients - Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers - Assist in promoting a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementing changes to improve systems - Participate in audits and implement change, based on audited outcomes - Act as a preceptor and mentor to junior staff - Lead the team in the absence of the Ward or Department Manager - Participate in the recruitment, selection and appraisals of junior staff - Assist in maintaining discipline and in dealing with staff problems in a supportive way, embracing all aspects of Human Resource policies and guidelines - Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Deputy Ward Sister position available at WUTH. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Relevant Clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality **Desirable** - Student nurse assessor - Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff - Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages ### Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training **Essential** - 1st Level Registered Nurse (relevant to area of work) - Relevant diploma / degree or due for completion within 12 months - Minimum of three years post-registration experience of which two years should be at Primary Nurse or equivalent **Desirable** - Management qualification - Recognised teaching qualification ## Documents - [oh risk id form (pdf, 145.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10546381) - [vision values behaviours (pdf, 515.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2088) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 734.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1841) - [wuth gdpr privacy notice for applicants (pdf, 255.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2506) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 213.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10546380) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.