Job summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Nursing (ADN) / Midwifery/HCPC, the post holder is responsible for and will have a specific focus on visible, accessible and strong clinical leadership, patient experience and the delivery of safe, timely, high-quality care.
The post holder will lead service and quality improvement programmes alongside supporting theoperational management of the Division. This includes ensuring efficient and effective use ofresources and the development and maintenance of the highest standards of patient care and service delivery.
In addition to this the post holder will be required to ensure that effective assurance is provided to the ADN/Midwifery/HCPC and Divisional Director of Nursing/ and Midwifery.
The post holder will have devolved and full decision making and judgement on any aspect of their responsibilities and will have the authority to act.
Main duties of the job
- Set and monitor clinical and non-clinical standards as and when required, take action to ensure high quality patient focus service in line with operational plan.
- Work in partnership with Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses/Clinical Leaders to ensure the delivery of quality care, holding individuals and teams to account for performance against key indicators.
- To present as a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice on both operational, clinical and professional issues.
- Ensure ward/clinical areas comply with national standards of cleanliness for NHS.
- Empower and motivate team members to maximise their skills, knowledge and potential, with particular reference to the Chief Nursing Officers 10 commitments and the Trusts Nursing, Midwifery and AHP workforce strategy.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Details
Date posted
24 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
408-26-127
Job locations
Arrow Park Hospital
Wirral
CH495PE
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrow Park Hospital
Wirral
CH495PE
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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