Ward Manager - Dott Ward

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 haemorrhage , 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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

160-8346318

Job locations

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Lower Lane

Fazakerley, Liverpool

L9 7LJ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse (Adult) Relevant diploma/degree / equivalent experience.
• Recognised teaching/mentorship qualification
• Basic life support and 'extended clinical skills'

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration experience in an acute adult setting.
• Relevant clinical and managerial experience

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Teaching Skills
• Student Nurse Assesor
• Relevant teaching qualification
• Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor.
• Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
• Managerial/Clinical Skills
• Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality
• Able to demonstrate commitment to service improvement in clinical areas.
• Competent in organising own workload and that of others
• Good problem solving and decision making abilities
• Good time management
• Experience of leading others and responding to service need.
• Knowledge of recent Nursing Strategies and the changing NHS environment.
• Demonstrates an understanding of good customer care.
• Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
• Able to deal with conflict
• Able to support and advise the team
• Act as positive role model
• Embrace the Core Values
• Communicate formally on first contact
• Deal with everyone in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse (Adult) Relevant diploma/degree / equivalent experience.
• Recognised teaching/mentorship qualification
• Basic life support and 'extended clinical skills'

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration experience in an acute adult setting.
• Relevant clinical and managerial experience

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Teaching Skills
• Student Nurse Assesor
• Relevant teaching qualification
• Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor.
• Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
• Managerial/Clinical Skills
• Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality
• Able to demonstrate commitment to service improvement in clinical areas.
• Competent in organising own workload and that of others
• Good problem solving and decision making abilities
• Good time management
• Experience of leading others and responding to service need.
• Knowledge of recent Nursing Strategies and the changing NHS environment.
• Demonstrates an understanding of good customer care.
• Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
• Able to deal with conflict
• Able to support and advise the team
• Act as positive role model
• Embrace the Core Values
• Communicate formally on first contact
• Deal with everyone in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Lower Lane

Fazakerley, Liverpool

L9 7LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Lower Lane

Fazakerley, Liverpool

L9 7LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse (Adult) Relevant diploma/degree / equivalent experience.
• Recognised teaching/mentorship qualification
• Basic life support and 'extended clinical skills'

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration experience in an acute adult setting.
• Relevant clinical and managerial experience

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Teaching Skills
• Student Nurse Assesor
• Relevant teaching qualification
• Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor.
• Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
• Managerial/Clinical Skills
• Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality
• Able to demonstrate commitment to service improvement in clinical areas.
• Competent in organising own workload and that of others
• Good problem solving and decision making abilities
• Good time management
• Experience of leading others and responding to service need.
• Knowledge of recent Nursing Strategies and the changing NHS environment.
• Demonstrates an understanding of good customer care.
• Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
• Able to deal with conflict
• Able to support and advise the team
• Act as positive role model
• Embrace the Core Values
• Communicate formally on first contact
• Deal with everyone in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner