Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation are recruiting a dynamic, highly motivated and skilled Ward Manager with the passion to drive forward high quality care and the patient safety agenda, along with the enthusiasm to support developments of service, to join our happy, friendly, forward thinking team. 

The role will be based on Ward 3C which is a Medical Speciality Ward which consists of 32 beds and a co-located 5 bed Renal Unit providing renal dialysis delivered by a highly skilled and motivated multidisciplinary team,  for patients across the north west.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that high quality, effective and safe nursing care is delivered to all patients attending our Trust and it is essential that you have the ability to work as part of a wider team. Strong visible leadership is a key attribute.

The post holder will report to and be professionally accountable to the Matron and should be an experienced Senior Nurse with experience at Deputy Ward Manager level or equivalent.

A bit more about us:

You may like to read about what to expect when you visit Alder Hey, or about our wide range of services.

Alder Hey Children’s Charity have raised over £20m to support Alder Hey in the Park, funding life-saving medical equipment, research and vital facilities. The Charity is now fundraising pioneering research and to make Alder Hey in the Park a truly world-class hospital for the 270,000 patients and families we see each year.

In 2014, we turned 100 years old and we are proud of our history and innovation in children’s health and wellbeing. We were the first to:

• Test penicillin, saving a child from pneumonia in 1944
• Establish a neonatal unit in the UK
• Cure the UK’s most commonly encountered congenital heart defect
• Pioneer various splints and appliances, including the famous Thomas Splint
• Introduce ‘liquid glass’ to reduce infection
• Be accredited by the World Health Organisation for public health promotion

Alder Hey as an equal opportunities employer, aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds. As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities . All appointments will be made on merit.

Here at Alder Hey, our vision is to build a healthier future for children and young people, as one of the recognised world leaders in research and healthcare.

Our values of Excellence, Openness, Respect, Together and Innovation are as important now as they have ever been.

Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating the best place to work, where all staff can reach their full potential. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. We look forward to receiving your application.