Job summary
Kerensa Ward is a 25 bedded acute eldercare ward specialising in providing care to those with dementia, cognitive impairment and complex care needs. Kerensa Ward prides itself upon compassionate and patient centred care.We are looking for a Deputy Ward Leader to come and work within our fantastic team, striving to provide outstanding patient care.
To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic patient centred care.
Ability to promote patient centred care and establish good relationships with patients and families/carers.
To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
To be able to take charge of the unit clinically
To act as role model and expert practitioner.
To support those living with Dementia.
To be able to manage the patient flow within the department with consideration to target delivery.
Main duties of the job
Actively seek the views of patients and carers in the process of evaluating care provision within the ward / department.
Constantly promote the importance of the patient experience within the ward / department.
Promote and embed working practices that maintain patient's privacy and dignity.
Demonstrate on-going professional development by keeping up to date with national and local developments in nursing / midwifery and NHS policy and practice. To provide a positive image of the Trust. To maintain clinical competence in specialist field, maintaining clinical credibility.
To maintain current registration with the NMC and to comply with all standards set by them.
To work flexibly throughout the hospital when required
.Work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team, supporting departmental development and change.
Support staff development in order to maximise potential, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice.
Possess effective time management and personal organisation skills.
To manage allocated resources effectively and efficiently. This includes maintaining the correct skill mix of staff for patient dependency, bed management, utilisation of time, pharmacy stocks, equipment and maintenance / repairs.
To lead an agreed area of unit management e.g. infection control, tissue viability, teaching etc.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
09 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
156-7556254
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
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