Job overview

Are you a dedicated  and experienced nursing leader with a passion for patient centred care that is looking to  take the next step in their nursing career? We have an exciting opportunity for  a  12 month fixed term Ward Manager post working with the  Walton Centre senior nursing team as the Ward Manager for Dott ward.

Dott Ward is a 27 bedded Neurosurgical ward that predominantly cares  for patients with subarachnoid haemorrhag , hydrocephalus or have suffered cranial trauma.  

As the Ward Manager you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the Nursing care on the wards. You will ensure the delivery of high- quality, patient and family centred care, lead and support the ward nursing team and drive continuous improvement to clinical practice.

Main duties of the job

 As a Ward Manager the post holder is responsible for the clinical leadership on the ward, driving forward nursing practice to further develop quality patient and family centred care.

The post holder must possess a current NMC registration and hold a recognised teaching/mentorship qualification.

The post holder will hold 24 hour responsibility for the ward team with support from the Clinical Matron and Lead Nurse. They will ensure that they lead and manage the ward so that safe, high quality, evidence based nursing care is delivered to patients whilst respecting and involving families and carers.

The post holder will be the clinical expert and act as professional resource to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their families

 They will ensure adherence to Trust policies and procedures

 The post holder will provide effective leadership and management by acting as a role model, having a clear vision, supporting the development of the team, whilst promoting a positive image of the clinical area.

 The post holder will be required to manage resources efficiently and effectively ensuring that high quality care is maintained

 They will contribute to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives and the Nursing Strategy working collaboratively with the Senior nursing teams and Divisional managers

The post holder will be responsible for delivering some aspects of the corporate professional Nursing Agenda as and when it relates to the area in which they work.

Working for our organisation

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.