Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for an experienced highly motivated Registered Nurse
with Surgical experience to apply for the Deputy Ward Manager position within the
Surgical Centre Inpatient ward at ST. In this integral role, you will work
closely with the Ward Manager to provide assurance of high standards of patient
care delivery and ensure smooth running of the ward.
The ward is a
productive ward and has been nominated for many Excellence reports for the care
and compassion and leadership. The ward was the pilot ward for the initiative
Marthas rule- routinely capturing patients own understanding of their illness
and worries and families concerns, which is a national initiative.
The
successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility and commitment in their
approach to support staff and have extensive surgical experience.
The
post holder will promote the positive image of the clinical area and the Trust
by being a role model, having a clear vision and using direct clinical
leadership to ensure that safe, effective, and holistic patient care is
delivered to patients accessing our service.
Main duties of the job
Surgical Centre Inpatients
is a busy 24 bedded, elective and emergency admissions ward. We care for
surgical and palliative patients in a setting where all patients are treated
with personalised, professional and holistic care. On entry to the ward, each
individual (patients, medical staff and relatives) is welcomed by staff into
the friendly, open environment, which is fostered through strong leadership and
outstanding staff. Teamwork is key: equality and compassion and high standards
create harmonious, open and honest practice with clear communication being the
heart of the ward.
The successful
candidate would provide leadership to the nursing team.
Ensure nursing
staff have the correct support, education and competence to fulfil their roles.
Ensure patients
receive optimum care for a positive patient experience and outcome.
Support the ward
manager by continuously looking to improve service development.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- To
be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate
nursing care for all patients in ward/department area.
- To
exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
- To
supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role
model.
- Support
ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met
within ward/department.
- When
taking charge of the ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department
manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical, professional and
cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire ward/department.
- To
ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care
and resources.
- To
comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- To
be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate
nursing care for all patients in ward/department area.
- To
exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
- To
supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role
model.
- Support
ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met
within ward/department.
- When
taking charge of the ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department
manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical, professional and
cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire ward/department.
- To
ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care
and resources.
- To
comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Mentorship skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Part 1 NMC registration.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Degree in nursing studies or evidence that currently working towards this.
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification, or course
- attendance or working towards.
- Mentorship or teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of leading change management in ward/dept area.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Mentorship skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Part 1 NMC registration.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Degree in nursing studies or evidence that currently working towards this.
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification, or course
- attendance or working towards.
- Mentorship or teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of leading change management in ward/dept area.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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