Deputy Ward Manager - Abingdon Community Hospital - Abbey Ward

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 Abingdon Community Hospital on Abbey Ward.

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

27 February 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

Reference number

267-CH7026398

Job locations

Abingdon Community Hospital - Abbey Ward

Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Deputy Ward Manager will supervise, lead and support the nursing staff in their day-to-day work and development promoting the concept of interdisciplinary team working. They will provide information, training and support, to promote effective patient care and discharge from ward area. They will act as an information and educational resource to all members of the Multidisciplinary Team and under the direction of the Ward Manager they will contribute to the monitoring and auditing of the standards of care on the ward.

The Deputy Ward manager is responsible for facilitating the Multi Disciplinary Team meeting and ensure key issues are shared across the MDT. They will supervise and monitor the nursing staff health roster and support the Ward Manager in recruitment and development of ward staff.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Duty Rota: Multidisciplinary team meeting. Discharge planning. To deputise for the Ward Manager. To have an active profile in bed management. To play an active role in the promotion of safety within the ward environment and across the Community Hospital.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITY To work with the Ward Manager and peer group to develop evidence based

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITY To work with the Ward Manager and peer group to develop evidence based

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

NMC RN
Evidence of ongoing development and education

Desirable

Relevant Health care modules
Relevant Nursing Diploma or Degree

Skills

Essential

Evidence of Leadership skills
Discharge planning

Desirable

Change management skills
Supervisory and management skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with older adults
Flexible approach to work

Desirable

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

Evidence of Leadership skills
Discharge planning

Desirable

Change management skills
Supervisory and management skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with older adults
Flexible approach to work

Desirable

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.