Job requirements
Essential
28 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional moderate effort for several short period.
- Other
Walks, stands most of shift; occasionally moves, occasional manoeuvres patients.
- Other
Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for patient clinical work
- Other
Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
- Other
Occasional highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, management of complaints/concerns arising from incidents, communicating to patients and relatives
- Other
Working in ward environment providing direct clinical care
- Other
Potential blood or body fluids exposure
- Skills
Current up to date and relevant clinical skills
- Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Skills
Excellent organisational and management skills
- Skills
Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
- Skills
Accountable for own professional actions
- Skills
Ability to network and build relationships at all levels act as a change agent
- Skills
Computer literacy eg experience of electronic patient record
- Values
We are kind
- Values
We are open
- Values
We are inclusive
- Qualifications
Registered Children's Nurse. Degree / Diploma Level
- Qualifications
Current NMC Registration
- Qualifications
Evidence of continued professional development
- Qualifications
Leadership training or qulification or equivalent experience
- Knowledge and Experiece
Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMCprofessional standards for practice contained within the code
- Knowledge and Experiece
Experience of managing teams
- Knowledge and Experiece
Experience of service development, such as clinical pathway management
- Knowledge and Experiece
Substantial experience of working in a clinical environment
- Knowledge and Experiece
Understanding of budget management within the NHS at departmental level
- Knowledge and Experiece
Experience of involvement in relevant research/audit to underpin evidence-based practice
- Knowledge and Experiece
Understand key features of clinical governance and risk
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Paediatric Ward Manager - Ormskirk
Band 7, Full Time
Due to the promotion of the current Ward Manager, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Ward Manager on our Children's Ward at Ormskirk Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated leader to manage our Children's Ward which includes 17 inpatient beds, 4 day case beds and a 6 bed Assessment and Observation Unit, caring for children from 0 - 16 years.
You will be responsible and accountable for the leadership, development quality improvement and management of services within the Children's Ward ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and quality of care to children, young people and their families across a 24 hour period, 7 days a week.
You will work closely with the Paediatric Matron and other Paediatric Managers to ensure the safe running of the Department.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for providing leadership and management to nursing and support team and associated staff to ensure effective running of ward/department.
Provide leadership, specialist advice and support working with nursing teams to ensure appropriate assessment of patients needs, development of care plans, implementation of care plans and maintenance of associated records.
Liaise with other agencies in planning programmes of care and/or health and education programmes
Responsible for ward/department budget management
To work within the NMC Code and professional nursing guidance
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 15th October 2026
Closing Date: 29th October 2026
Shortlisting Date: 30th October 2026
Proposed Interview date: 10th November 2026
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.
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.
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This advert is for Paediatric Ward Manager with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in St Helens, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Ward manager role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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