Deputy Ward Manager
This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.
Job summary
Are you an innovative, outgoing and forward thinking individual looking to develop your nursing career?
If you are passionate, like we are, about providing the highest standard patient care this could be the perfect opportunity to showcase and develop your management, leadership and clinical skills.
You will need to be self-motivated, passionate and a team player in order to provide the high standard of care we deliver to our patients. As a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager you will be required to co-ordinate and manage a busy and demanding ward on a daily basis, be the first line support for junior staff and manage your own team of staff, including sickness and absence management, carrying out personal development reviews and managing off duty requirements.
Experience on an acute medical ward is required but oncology experience is not, we are here to help you develop in the role.
Main duties of the job
37.5 Hours Monday to Sunday, Day and Night Shifts
- To deputise for and support the Ward Manager.
- Be responsible for and maintain a safe environment, escalating issues appropriately
- Act as team leader for the ward team, ensuring that they are compliant with training requirements.
- To organise daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs
- Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff development.
- Assist in nursing recruitment process when required
About us
The Ward 11 team is a friendly and welcoming team who work closely and have good relationships with a wide range of departments across the trust.
As an innovative and forward thinking team we are always looking to improve operations for the benefit of our patients and colleagues so welcome any new and exciting ideas.
We promote a healthy work-life balance and understand that cancer care is a challenging field and our friendly team work closely together to adopt a supportive culture. The trust also offers free and confidential counselling support and discounted onsite treatments from our complimentary therapy team.
We are dedicated to our staff development and invest in your career development with access to further education and training opportunities for your progression.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
- To deputise for and support the Ward Manager
- Provide management support for the junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff
- Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records
- To organise daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs
- To have an awareness of the staff and non staff budget
- Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken
- Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately
- Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary
- Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff developmen
- Ensure each designated staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others
- Assist in nursing recruitment process when required
- Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the Department manager/Senior Nursing team
TRAINING & EDUCATION
- Complete the Ward Introductory Pack and Preceptor pack
- Complete relevant in-house level 1 and 2 I.V. training programmes and ensure regular updates
- Participate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice
- To be up to date in all IV training programs including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice including assessment of critically ill patient and competent in performing ECGs
- Attend all mandatory study days
PROFESSIONAL
- Act as a resource giving advice and support to nursing staff regarding emergency admissions and associated issues
- Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care
- To develop and maintain a professional interest in all aspects of nursing and associated research
- To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects
- Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviours
PERSONAL
- Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship
- Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels
- To show respect for members of the team and endorse the ward philosophy of giving mutual support
- Being aware of ones own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
- Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs
- Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
- To deputise for and support the Ward Manager
- Provide management support for the junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff
- Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records
- To organise daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs
- To have an awareness of the staff and non staff budget
- Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken
- Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately
- Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary
- Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff developmen
- Ensure each designated staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others
- Assist in nursing recruitment process when required
- Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the Department manager/Senior Nursing team
TRAINING & EDUCATION
- Complete the Ward Introductory Pack and Preceptor pack
- Complete relevant in-house level 1 and 2 I.V. training programmes and ensure regular updates
- Participate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice
- To be up to date in all IV training programs including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice including assessment of critically ill patient and competent in performing ECGs
- Attend all mandatory study days
PROFESSIONAL
- Act as a resource giving advice and support to nursing staff regarding emergency admissions and associated issues
- Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care
- To develop and maintain a professional interest in all aspects of nursing and associated research
- To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects
- Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviours
PERSONAL
- Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship
- Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels
- To show respect for members of the team and endorse the ward philosophy of giving mutual support
- Being aware of ones own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
- Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs
- Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
- Post Registration Certificate in Cancer or equivalent
- Teaching & assessing certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- Management Course
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years oncology experience or emergency care
Desirable
- Managerial Experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent IV skills
- Excellent assessment skills
- Ability to deliver a high quality of care
- Computer literacy
- Understanding of need for evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Leadership Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Committed to own personal professional development and that of all ward staff
VALUES
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
OTHER
Essential
- Team player
- Flexible to work shifts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
- Post Registration Certificate in Cancer or equivalent
- Teaching & assessing certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- Management Course
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years oncology experience or emergency care
Desirable
- Managerial Experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent IV skills
- Excellent assessment skills
- Ability to deliver a high quality of care
- Computer literacy
- Understanding of need for evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Leadership Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Committed to own personal professional development and that of all ward staff
VALUES
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
OTHER
Essential
- Team player
- Flexible to work shifts
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 .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
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 .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Ward 11 - E00006
Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 4BX
Employer's website