Deputy Ward Manager - Didcot Community Hospital

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking to develop your leadership skills within a community setting?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Nurse to join our dynamic management team as a Deputy Ward Manager at Didcot Community Hospital.

If successful you will be expected to lead the registered and unregistered nursing staff in support of their professional development and in the promotion of best practice. You will be responsible as part of the management team to ensure that a responsive high quality patient focused service is delivered. You will work in partnership with key members of the Multidisciplinary Team in the hospital and locality to promote and facilitate effective patient care and discharge. As a deputy ward manager, you will influence the development and implementation of policies, protocols and guidelines relevant to the ward area. As part of the management team it is our aim to improve the quality of care received and the experience of patients and their carers, through the implementation of initiatives which reflect the National Service Framework for Older People.

Main duties of the job

You will support the Ward Manager in all aspects of ward management, providing clinical advice, expertise and strong leadership skills with excellent communication. You will be part of a fantastic multi-disciplinary team where there is a strong therapeutic focus on the ward to help aid the rehabilitation recovery of our older patients, who may also have a complexity of health needs.

We understand your career development is important and the Trust offers exceptional training and development opportunities, whilst working in a supportive friendly environment where new ideas are welcome and valued.

If you are a Nurse who has experience from an acute or community setting and are looking for a new, exciting challenge, then we would love to hear from you.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

20 November 2024

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

Reference number

267-CH6782656

Job locations

Didcot Community Hospital

Wantage Road

Didcot

OX11 0AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached job description and person specification for a full overview of the role responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached job description and person specification for a full overview of the role responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

NMC RN
Evidence of ongoing development and education

Desirable

Relevant Health care modules
Relevant Nursing Diploma or Degree

Skills

Essential

Supervisory and management skills
Discharge planning
Evidence of leadership skills

Desirable

Change management skills
Community experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with older adults
Flexible approach to work

Desirable

Participated in Clinical Supervision
Managing a team

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

NMC RN
Evidence of ongoing development and education

Desirable

Relevant Health care modules
Relevant Nursing Diploma or Degree

Skills

Essential

Supervisory and management skills
Discharge planning
Evidence of leadership skills

Desirable

Change management skills
Community experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with older adults
Flexible approach to work

Desirable

Participated in Clinical Supervision
Managing a team

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).