Deputy Ward Manager

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To participate as a member of the IPU team with extensive knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.
• In the absence of the IPU Senior Sister, will support the leadership and management of the Unit with emphasis on quality and clinical standards.
• To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence based practice.
• To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
• Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
• Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary IPU team.
• Liaise with the IPU teams to initiate and participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice and surgical products in the interest of promoting quality care.
• Work with senior colleagues to formulate practice development strategies based on audit findings.
• Encourage and participate in initiatives to enhance quality care.
• The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management.
• To promote and maintain an environment conducive to professional development.
• Take responsibility for your own professional development.
• Participate in the theoretical and practical professional instruction of all learners, trained and untrained, including medical students and other allied medical professions.
• To monitor the progress of learners and in particular their skills in carrying out practical procedures.
• Demonstrate professional accountability.
• Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department.
• Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.
• Offer help and advice to the patient's relatives and friends responding to their individual needs in a caring supportive manner.
• Ensure safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the maintenance of good order and cleanliness of the clinical area, in conjunction with the IPU multi-disciplinary team.
• Have access to and maintain computerised patient records in accordance with Trust policy.
• Demonstrate the mandatory competencies of the Trust, attending all mandatory updates.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, AUDIT, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Work within trust guidelines, policies and standard operating procedures.
• Utilise incident reporting system and participate in investigation of incidents.
• Assist as required in departmental audit
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others participate in the development of the same
• Continually monitor standards of care and participate in leading the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research
• Support patient and public involvement activities in the IPU area as appropriate, leading to service improvement
• Ensure compliance with untoward incident reporting & near misses
• Promote people's equality, diversity and rights. Assist IPU Matron in the effective use and monitoring the quality of supplies / equipment

FINANCE / PHYSICAL RESOURCES

• Comply with best practice in the safe use of equipment by self and other members of the team, i.e. trainees / medical and nursing staff.
• Assist the Matron to maintain IPU budgets and assist in cost saving projects.

Registered Nurses at The Christie have a responsibility to:

• Maintain Active Status on the NMC
• Act always in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents Adhere to Trust Policy and Procedure Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.
• Maintain a professional portfolio

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RGN Level 1 or 2
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
• ENB 998 Or Teaching and Assessing Qualification

Desirable criteria

• Management Course
• Post Registration Certificate in Cancer or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Min 3 years post qualification experience within oncology

Desirable criteria

• Leadership/team management experience.
• Endoscopy and plastic dressing and recovery/ airway management experience

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to deliver a high quality of care
• Work as a team leader

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of need for evidence based practice
• Computer literacy

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Committed to own personal professional development and that of Staff Nurses and HCA's

Values

Essential criteria

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.

You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

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 and Person Specification (PDF, 179.4KB)
• The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
• Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)