Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Deputy Ward Manager

The closing date is 01 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join the band 6 team in Oncology Same Day Emergency Care as a Deputy Ward Manager. Oncology Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) is an assessment area for patients under oncology who have become unwell as a result of their disease or treatment. Patients are referred to SDEC and as the band 6 in charge will access over the phone if they are suitable to attend. SDEC also see's patients under Haematology and Renal for nurse led procedures/infusions/transfusions. Patients may require admission from SDEC to the Specialist Receiving Unit and appropriate escalation will be required.

SDEC is looking for an experienced Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager to join the team. Relevant experience required.

Main duties of the job

You must have excellent communication skills and confident in escalating issues where appropriate. It is essential you have previous experience in co-ordinating an area as nurse in charge. You must be able to prioritise the care of the patients and be confident in dealing with the multidisciplinary team.

As well as working as nurse in charge you must also be able to support junior members of the team and take on band 6 management responsibilities.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-7177050

Job locations

Nottingham City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will act as a deputy to the Ward Manager and they will be required to;

  • Regularly take charge of the unit
  • Hold the referral phone throughout the shift
  • Ensure members of the team are delivering high quality care
  • Answer datix's
  • Be an effective leader/ role model
  • Provide direct clinical care

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will act as a deputy to the Ward Manager and they will be required to;

  • Regularly take charge of the unit
  • Hold the referral phone throughout the shift
  • Ensure members of the team are delivering high quality care
  • Answer datix's
  • Be an effective leader/ role model
  • Provide direct clinical care

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered
  • Mentor qualification
  • Iv Competent

Desirable

  • Leadership/ management trianing
  • Cannulation
  • Venepuncture
  • PICC trained

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to convey sensitive information
  • Minimum 2 years post registration experience

Desirable

  • Experience in speciality
  • Oncology admission pathway knowledge
  • Band 6 Experience
  • Audit experience

Communication

Essential

  • Written/ Verbal skills
  • Effective communication on the phone
  • Manage complex situations on the phone
  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Team working

Analytical & Judgement

Essential

  • Communicate with MDT

Planning

Essential

  • Prioritise workload

Other

Desirable

  • Understand SDEC
Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered
  • Mentor qualification
  • Iv Competent

Desirable

  • Leadership/ management trianing
  • Cannulation
  • Venepuncture
  • PICC trained

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to convey sensitive information
  • Minimum 2 years post registration experience

Desirable

  • Experience in speciality
  • Oncology admission pathway knowledge
  • Band 6 Experience
  • Audit experience

Communication

Essential

  • Written/ Verbal skills
  • Effective communication on the phone
  • Manage complex situations on the phone
  • IT skills

Desirable

  • Team working

Analytical & Judgement

Essential

  • Communicate with MDT

Planning

Essential

  • Prioritise workload

Other

Desirable

  • Understand SDEC

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Charlotte Illsley

charlotte.illsley3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-7177050

Job locations

Nottingham City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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