The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Ward Manager

The closing date is 13 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a part time Ward Manager to job to join our nursing team on a permanent basis within the Division of Medicine for our Stroke Unit on Gate A2

This is a part time position overseeing a thirty-nine bedded unit, delivering high standards of care to patients specialising in stroke. You will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team providing holistic care to patients.

This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated nursing leader with a high level of clinical competence. You will lead and execute delivery of excellent clinical standard, driving a culture of patient safety, clinical effectiveness and continuous improvement. You must be a positive role model that is able to lead by example. Communication skills must be excellent with a strong commitment to ensure positive experience for patients and relatives/carers.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

Develop a high level of clinical decision making, monitor and improve standards of care, working within their advanced scope of professional practice.
Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation.
Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self-manage, lead or participate in their care delivery.
To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management.
Work with the Matron to promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered appropriate e.g. Nurse Prescribing.

Leadership

Be an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance, and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture.

Identify, develop and sustain mechanisms to support patient involvement and feedback.
Be a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

001066

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

Qualifications

Registered Nurse / Midwife/ BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to Masters level equivalent
Recognised Teaching Qualification

Experience

Extensive experience of working autonomously within the specialist area at an advanced level delivering effective patient focused care.
Extensive clinical experience
Evidence of continued professional development
Proven experience of management/leadership skills and managing staff
Experience of audit, research and evidence based care

Skill and Abilities

Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
Leadership & high degree of motivation skills
Evidence of audit and change management ability
Computer literate
Root Cause Analysis
Ability to motivate self and others

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

Qualifications

Registered Nurse / Midwife/ BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to Masters level equivalent
Recognised Teaching Qualification

Experience

Extensive experience of working autonomously within the specialist area at an advanced level delivering effective patient focused care.
Extensive clinical experience
Evidence of continued professional development
Proven experience of management/leadership skills and managing staff
Experience of audit, research and evidence based care

Skill and Abilities

Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
Leadership & high degree of motivation skills
Evidence of audit and change management ability
Computer literate
Root Cause Analysis
Ability to motivate self and others

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to apply).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to apply).

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.