Job Description

There is a great opportunity for a fixed term contract for a Ward manager for Ward B4. We are looking for an influential and compassionate leader who is motivated to drive change and maintain the high standards of patient care the ward currently delivers. The successful candidate will be supported by a designated Matron, Lead Nurse and strong team of Consultants, therapists and pharmacists. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in acute medicine and care of the older person . The post holder must have a proven track record of commitment to service improvement.
The Ward Manager has a fundamental role in the delivery of high standards of nursing care, safe staffing and ensuring an environment that is conducive to wellbeing and contributing to effective budgetary management.
Post holders will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process, in order to achieve the skills required to deliver the role effectively and efficiently.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to undertake the day to day management of the ward, ensuring our patients receive excellent care and is able to evidence this with collected data.
The post holder will work closely with all members of the MDT to ensure collaborative working to provide best outcomes for our patients.
The post holder must have previous experience of managing a large team of staff and be able to evidence how they support in clinical practice.
The post holder must have experience of managing a substantial budget and able to demonstrate cost effective management.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details
Date posted
09 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
46,148 to 52,809 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7303388
Job locations
Stepping Hill
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to undertake the day to day management of the ward, ensuring our patients receive excellent care and is able to evidence this with collected data.
The post holder will work closely with all members of the MDT to ensure collaborative working to provide best outcomes for our patients.
The post holder must have previous experience of managing a large team of staff and be able to evidence how they support in clinical practice.
The post holder must have experience of managing a substantial budget and able to demonstrate cost effective management.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 45.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 13. Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to undertake the day to day management of the ward, ensuring our patients receive excellent care and is able to evidence this with collected data.
The post holder will work closely with all members of the MDT to ensure collaborative working to provide best outcomes for our patients.
The post holder must have previous experience of managing a large team of staff and be able to evidence how they support in clinical practice.
The post holder must have experience of managing a substantial budget and able to demonstrate cost effective management.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 45.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 13.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential

• Current NMC Registration

Essenttial
Essential

• Supporting learners in practice course

Essential
Essential

• Experience of working in Care of the older person

Essential
Essential

• Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance.

Person Specification
Essential
Essential

• Current NMC Registration

Essenttial
Essential

• Supporting learners in practice course

Essential
Essential

• Experience of working in Care of the older person

Essential
Essential

• Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance.