Deputy Ward Manager
LocationLiverpool, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/13/2026
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Description
We are currently seeking two motivated and experienced Band 6 Co-ordinators to lead the day-to-day operation of our Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU).
Applicants must have a minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience within an acute surgical setting. Two positions are currently available hours are negotiable and can be discussed at interview.
SAU consists of a seated assessment area, two 7-bedded bays, and two side rooms. The unit plays a vital role in supporting patient flow across the organisation by relieving pressure on the Emergency Department through Direct Conveyancing, accepting patients directly from GP's, and managing patients returning for planned surgical review as Ward attenders.
Liaise with the Senior Surgical Team to ensure timely review of any sick patients in accordance with departmental standards.
Work closely with junior nursing staff to support them, facilitate discharges.
Liaise with the Bed Management team via Bleep system or to ascertain the bed availability on the wards.
Have clear overview of all patients in SAU and monitor compliance with departmental standards.
Maintain communication with all members of the team throughout the shift. Provide leadership and support as required
Complete or delegate various quality checks within the department on a daily basis: Including Resus trolley and CD Cupboard.
Attend bed meetings, advising senior team of bed capacity, potential and active disc
Applicants must have a minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience within an acute surgical setting. Two positions are currently available hours are negotiable and can be discussed at interview.
SAU consists of a seated assessment area, two 7-bedded bays, and two side rooms. The unit plays a vital role in supporting patient flow across the organisation by relieving pressure on the Emergency Department through Direct Conveyancing, accepting patients directly from GP's, and managing patients returning for planned surgical review as Ward attenders.
Liaise with the Senior Surgical Team to ensure timely review of any sick patients in accordance with departmental standards.
Work closely with junior nursing staff to support them, facilitate discharges.
Liaise with the Bed Management team via Bleep system or to ascertain the bed availability on the wards.
Have clear overview of all patients in SAU and monitor compliance with departmental standards.
Maintain communication with all members of the team throughout the shift. Provide leadership and support as required
Complete or delegate various quality checks within the department on a daily basis: Including Resus trolley and CD Cupboard.
Attend bed meetings, advising senior team of bed capacity, potential and active disc
harges, transfers by speciality/gender and any staffing issues
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 - from birth and beyond.
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
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 - from birth and beyond.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Luke Sellars-Howard Job title: Unit Manager Email address: luke.sellars-howard@liverpoolft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0151 529 6520
For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Luke Sellars-Howard Job title: Unit Manager Email address: luke.sellars-howard@liverpoolft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0151 529 6520