Deputy Ward Manager

Job summary

To provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of a ward, in the absence of the Ward Manager, which empowers staff to deliver patient- centered, evidence-based nursing care within a defined budget.

Establish systems for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centered care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.

Delivers patient care daily.

Main duties of the job

Support the current Ward Managers in supporting the team and being approachable at all times.

Upholding the trust values and ensuring you are continually leading by example.

Provide hands-on patient care and work collaboratively with the entire multidisciplinary team to ensure that all patient's needs are met.

Be visible and accessible to patients, visitors and users of the service, proactively promoting the role and responsibilities of the ward.

Take overall responsibility when leading a shift and ensuring that patient safety and staff satisfaction is of upmost priority.

Be responsible for the finance and resources on the ward, attempting to ensure that staff utilise equipment appropriately.

Use local and national research, guidelines and policies to establish a model of evidence - based care, which is patient-centred and ensure discharge planning is commenced on admission by staff and that patients are discharged without unnecessary delays, according to the Trust discharge policy.

Be responsible for the support and development of staff, students and others who look to us for teaching and progression.

Support with planning of staffing to ensure that ward safety is maintained.

Completion of appraisals and monitoring of training to ensure staff progression is a priority.

Supporting attendance of staff by checking on wellbeing.

Holding the staffing bleep to maintain overall safety across the directorate.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.