Deputy ward manager

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our team.

In conjunction with the Ophthalmology Unit Manager, Ophthalmic Matron and Multidisciplinary Team, you will lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of nursing and support staff to ensure the delivery of a high standard of nursing care across the department. Strong, professional leadership qualities are needed at this level to deliver high quality of care, staff morale and the learning environment.

You will adhere to NMC Code of Practice at all times and ensure departmental compliance with, and application of, hospital policies and procedures.

Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in the department relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance

You are expected to be flexible with roster to meet service needs and expected to be part in the on-call rota.

Main duties of the job
• In conjunction with the Team Leaders and Matron establish direction and purpose, inspire, motivate and empower departmental team around the common goals to provide real improvements in clinical practice, quality and services.

To participate in clinic rota and daily allocations and to participate in on call rota both social and unsocial hours.

Be individually motivated, self-aware, socially skilled and able to work across professional and organisational boundaries and facilitate clinical development of staff members and with the Team Leaders formulate strategies which support staff development.

Establish and maintain a high profile with patients, carers and all staff involving, advising and using counselling skills as required and deputise for delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the Ophthalmology Theatre Manager/Matron/Clinical Service Manager/General Manager.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Level 1 registered nurse adult
• continues professional development

knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• 3-5 years post registration
• Have a working knowledge of clinical governance, audit and ability to interpret and implement results
• Working knowledge of current research and ability to implement and develop nursing practice

Desirable criteria

• some experience in staff management
• Previous experience in ophthalmology
• Some experience in clinical audit

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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