Ward Manager – Gastroenterology | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Employer:
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Liverpool, L7 8YE
Pay:
Contract Type:
Contract
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
01/05/2026
About this job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking senior nurse with a passion for quality and safety and the drive and commitment to deliver world class patients focused care.
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Ward Nurse Manager on our busy Gastroenterology unit ward 4A. You should be a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years Gastroetrology experience at Band6. You should have a keen interest in providing high quality, harm free, patient centred care in a busy, fast paced, ever changing and often challenging environment.
For this role you will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and possess the ability to lead the team effectively.
As a Ward Manager you must display a positive and professional manner, have a non-judgemental attitude, and be open to change.
In return you will receive support to develop personally and professionally and gain invaluable leadership and management experience.
The successful candidate will be expected to be a motivated leader, with excellent managerial and leadership skills, who has the drive and passion to create an inspirational learning and working environment, that continuously strives for the highest standards of quality care and has patient safety at the forefront of the services and care provided.
You will be supported in your role by the Matron and a dedicated team of medical and nursing staff.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust.
The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.
Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.
Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year.
The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.
The post holder will have accountability for the quality and safety of the ward/department 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, ensuring a high standard of nursing care.
Key responsibilities will include the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, effective leadership and staff management/development The post holder will always work within the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct. xwzovoh
This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
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