Clinical Ward Manager


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Liverpool, L7 8XP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

AMU 3 Are looking for a dynamic Clinical band 7 to deliver high quality nursing care and transformational leadership to the department. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIESCo-ordination of the ward on a day to day basis including planning, allocationand evaluation of work carried out by teams or individuals and self.Provide specialist knowledge to all Nursing staff on the wardWill promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing careensuring that the ward environment is responsive to current issues.Ensure that all existing procedures and protocols relating to the care ofpatients are reviewed and updated as required.Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality ofpatient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking.Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs ofpatients/clients.Explore and undertake expanded practice to optimise patient care as requiredwithin specialist area, in accordance with Trust policiesMANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIESExercise strong and effective leadership acting as an exemplary role modelfor the ward/department team.Maintain adequate staff cover and skill mix on the ward through effective useof staffing rotas Ensure staff compliance with mandatory training and maintain currentrecords.Ensure effective communication with patients and their carers.Liaise with nursing, medical and allied health professional colleagues toensure that all facets of the patients` care are covered.Ensure effective communication with relatives, community nursing staff, otherhospitals and local agencies to facilitate the smooth transfer and after-care ofpatients/clients.Lead ward team meeting to ensure appropriate information is communicatedto all team membersEnsure that the ward participates in maintaining standards relating to clinicalgovernance.Responsible for the implementation of risk management policies within theward/department, including the development, implementation and monitoringof action plans to address identified risks.Responds within appropriate timeframes to patient complaints and concernsand ensure outcomes and action plans are implemented and monitoredResponsible for ensuring compliance with Trust policies and procedures.In collaboration with the matron, implement the Trust grievance/disciplinarypolicy with the aim of ensuring early identification of performance issuesMonitor and manage staff sickness/absence following the Trust guidelines,and liaise with the Matron as necessary.Participate in recruitment and selection of staff within the nursing teamensuring appropriate policies are adhered to.Support the implementation of the Trusts Human Resources Strategyincluding the principles of Improving Working Lives and Investors in People.Monitor performance of staff ensuring that learning needs are identifiedthrough personal development plans, appraisal systems and supervisedpracticeContribute to planning, monitoring and control of resources.Contribute to nursing developments across the organisation via appropriateforums as required Support the implementation of the Trusts Strategy for Nursing atward/department levelParticipate in Senior Nurse Directorate cover as necessaryEDUCATION RESPONSIBILITIESIdentify staff training and development needs via personal development plansensuring that this informs the Trusts annual Training Needs AnalysisEnsure appropriate allocation of study time for professional development andstaff compliance with Trusts study leave policyEnsure dissemination of information from individuals undertaking professionaldevelopment to the ward team, patients and carers; inclusive of the link nursenetworkCollaborate with the clinical practice facilitators and Institutes of HigherEducation to develop and promote an effective and responsive clinicallearning environmentEnsure that nursing care is wherever possible is evidence based. Encourageand initiate nursing audit and research, assisting with the implementation offindings where appropriate.Develop competency based training packages for use within theward/department; inclusive of preceptorship, pre and post registration nursesPROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESAct at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust andsafeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives. Act always in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Guidancedocuments and maintain active status on NMC Register.Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge.Identify objectives within a PDP that support the delivery of high standards ofclinical care* The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties ofabsent colleagues.* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

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