Deputy Ward Manager

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Act as the deputy to the ward sister regularly taking charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.

Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.

Work flexibly as a member of the ward team and in support of the Ward Sister to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.

Utilises and integrates evidence into practice.

For further details / informal visits contact: Sara Jeangeorges by emailing sara.jeangeorges@nhs.net

Person specification

Training

Essential criteria

• Current NMC registration in the UK
• 2 years post registration experience in acute hospital setting
• Trained and competent in administration of intravenous medications

Desirable criteria

• Recent or current experience within the specialty
• Evidence of Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment training (SSSA) or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and reflection

Experience

Essential criteria

• Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post basic students
• Experience managing the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
• Experience of managing staff and providing constructive feedback for development.
• Experience of audits or research within the clinical area or department

Values and behaviour

Essential criteria

• Must be able to communicate AND demonstrate Trust values and behaviours
• Ability to actively listen and hear peoples issues and concerns.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
• Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others

Desirable criteria

• Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
• Demonstrate leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team

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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• PS (PDF, 592.5KB)
• Mindful Employer (PDF, 242.5KB)
• Equality and Diversity (PDF, 122.3KB)
• Equal Opportunities (PDF, 57.4KB)
• Disability Confidence Scheme (PDF, 51.0KB)
• Rehabilitation of Ex Offenders (PDF, 106.0KB)