Job summary
B2 ward is looking for a deputy ward manager with strong leadership skills and passion and drive for quality and safety
Main duties of the job
The wards provide medical care for patients with a wide variety of conditions with acute and chronic disease. Applicants should have good knowledge around general medicine and looking after complex care patients and demonstrate excellent discharge planning skills.
We are looking to recruit a motivated, hardworking nurse with excellent communication skills & a passion for their role and improving patient care When working clinically we expect you to perform with passion and drive, provide clinically excellent care, and be supportive to patients, relatives, and other MDT members. As a Deputy Ward Manager you will be expected to promote and lead the delivery of an excellent standard of patient centred care in a supported environment. We support our nurses to learn advanced skills, and become competent in managing patients' needs.
You will also receive training to complete and participate in Route Cause Analysis, Rostering, Budget Setting and HR Management and you will be expected to deputise in the absence of the ward manager. This will include maintaining the high standards expected on the ward.
You should have a genuine interest of working within a specialist area and have an understanding of complex care. You must be an excellent communicator and have strong leadership skills. You will be able to provide quality care and be responsible for ensuring care is provided safely and to a high standard.
About us
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. This is reflected in our latest CQC report. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.
We can offer you training packages to suit your needs and your specific learning style. We have a team dedicated to new and existing staff that will support your learning and facilitate competency assessments to ensure that you are highly trained within complex Care.
The ward is passionate about teaching and the applicant should have an interest/passion for developing others. Currently the ward is beginning to support the synergy project for nursing students.
You will receive regular supervision and developmental appraisal thus enhancing your current practice and future career prospects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further information about this job role. Please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below should you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further information about this job role. Please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below should you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of MDT
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Team management/ co-ordinator
- change management
Desirable
- proven experience of roster mangement and HR processes
Skills
Essential
- Effective team worker
- Effective communication skills
- Able to prioritise and show the ability to cope with stressful situations
- Leadership
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven high level clinical skills
- Shows ability to support, teach and coach students and preceptees
- 2 years experience
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of MDT
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Team management/ co-ordinator
- change management
Desirable
- proven experience of roster mangement and HR processes
Skills
Essential
- Effective team worker
- Effective communication skills
- Able to prioritise and show the ability to cope with stressful situations
- Leadership
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven high level clinical skills
- Shows ability to support, teach and coach students and preceptees
- 2 years experience
Desirable
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).
