Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager to join us on the Haematology Ward. We believe our staff are our greatest asset and support our ward team to develop and grow. Our ideal candidate will be caring, passionate and highly motivated to provide safe, innovative care in return we will develop you and support you within our speciality. Additional training will be provided in order to enhance your leadership and management skills. You will be well supported by the Unit Manager. Ward 30 is a 22 bedded unit with a clinic and day unit attached staff rotate through the unit. We treat patients with chemotherapy, as well as other forms of supportive treatment for haematological conditions. We are looking to recruit a clinical leader to deputise for the Ward Manager as required and support with safe delivery of care. You will possess excellent clinical skills, have experience of leading a team and have clinical experience within the speciality. You will be competent in cannulation and venepuncture, the management of vascular access devices and the administration of systemic anti-cancer therapy.

Main duties of the job
Be a team leader, providing clinical leadership and management support to the ward, developing, and evaluating best practice within the department. The post holder will deputise for the department manager as required.

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: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 408-26-526
Job locations: Arrowe Park, Wirral Merseyside, CH49 5PE, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Essential
• 1 st Level Registered Nurse (relevant to area of work)
• Relevant diploma / degree or due for completion within 12 months in cancer/palliative care
• Chemotherapy administration and care qualification NM6955 and/or UKONS SACT Passport
• Minimum of three years post-registration experience of which two years should be haematology nursing or equivalent

• Desirable
• Management qualification
• Recognised teaching qualification

Knowledge and Skills

• Essential
• Relevant Clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality

• Desirable
• Student nurse assessor
• Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
• Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
• Able to deal with conflict

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).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Arrowe Park, Wirral Merseyside, CH49 5PE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Victoria Williams
vickywilliams1@nhs.net
01516047140