Deputy Ward Manager

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Job overview

Ward C1 Glover is a 26-bedded ward, 10 of these beds are cardiac monitored. We provide care for cardiology patients following acute NSTEMIs, arrhythmias, heart failure and many other cardiac health concerns. We work closely with the Cath Lab to preform procedures such as angiograms, pacemakers and cardioversions the ward will then care for the patient post procedure.

Main duties of the job

As the Deputy Ward Manager you will be an integral member of the management team, you will report to the manager and will be expected to act up if the manager is not available, you will also work closely with the clinical sister to assist in providing education and training to the staff on the ward.

As part of the deputy ward managers role you will be expected to be clinical on the ward and have your own patients as well as being allocated office time to preform tasks such as ward audits, complaints and to deal with any incidents which may arise.

Working for our organisation

NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/

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Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Level 1 Registered Nurse
• Diploma in Nursing or evidence of recent relevant CPD at diploma level
• Evidence of post registration development in the relevant speciality
• Qualified mentor (ENB 998, or equivalent) or equivalent mentorship award
• Qualified NVQ Assessor (A1 or equivalent)

Desirable criteria

• Degree in Nursing or working towards a degree
• Management qualification
• Leadership qualification

Occupational Experience

Essential criteria

• 2 years Post Reg experience in relevant specialty with experience at E grade

Desirable criteria

• Experience of managing a team or area within a Ward/Department

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.

Documents to download

• job description (PDF, 594.1KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 287.9KB)