Job summary
Deputy Ward Nurse Manager - Ward 25
Band 6
Full Time
An opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Nurse Manager position on Ward 25.
Ward 25 is a busy, 36 bedded acute general medical ward. The role involves supporting the Ward Nurse Manager in her absence and maintaining high quality patient standards on the ward.
The post holder will work without direct supervision and will take charge of the Ward/Department in the absence of the Ward/Department Manager, who holds continuing responsibility.
Key responsibilities will include the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, effective leadership and staff management/development.
The post holder will work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks - this post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.
For further information go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/overview.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Nurse Manager on Ward 25.
We invite experienced, motivated and independently minded Band 5 and Band 6 registered nurses who are able to act on their own initiative within agreed guidelines, adopting a values led 'can do' leadership style within a climate of change and uncertainty to implement and manage the plans and performance, quality, care and compassion of the nursing service within the Care Group, under the direction of the Ward Manager and professional leadership of the Clinical Matron.
The Deputy Ward Nurse Manager will ensure that operational plans and performance are closely managed, by proactively leading and providing solutions to resolve difficult operational issues, in accordance with agreed Trust objectives, targets, quality standards and resource constraints, promptly escalating issues which are unable to be resolved.
The successful applicant will:
- Provide visible and effective leadership and management.
- Display a positive and professional attitude.
- Promote and monitor safe and effective practice.
- Supporting a focus in quality with all areas within the ward.
- Contribute to the delivery of the organisation's objectives.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-ordination of the Ward/Department on a day to day basis including planning, allocation and evaluation of work carried out by teams or individuals and self.
Provide specialist knowledge to all Nursing staff on the Ward/Department. Will promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing careensuring that the Ward/Department environment is responsive to current issues. In support of the Ward/Department Manager will assist in the review and update of procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients. Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical bench marking.
Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs ofpatients/clients.
Explore and undertake expanded practice to optimise patient care as required within specialist area, in accordance with Trust policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-ordination of the Ward/Department on a day to day basis including planning, allocation and evaluation of work carried out by teams or individuals and self.
Provide specialist knowledge to all Nursing staff on the Ward/Department. Will promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing careensuring that the Ward/Department environment is responsive to current issues. In support of the Ward/Department Manager will assist in the review and update of procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients. Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical bench marking.
Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs ofpatients/clients.
Explore and undertake expanded practice to optimise patient care as required within specialist area, in accordance with Trust policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration.
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent.
- Post registration qualification in speciality.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of management experience.
- Evidence of change management.
- Application of evidence based practice.
- Lead role in education of staff and patients.
- Evidence of developing high standards of patient care.
Knowledge
Essential
- Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in changing environments.
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing.
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues.
- High level of personal and professional credibility.
- Well motivated.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration.
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent.
- Post registration qualification in speciality.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of management experience.
- Evidence of change management.
- Application of evidence based practice.
- Lead role in education of staff and patients.
- Evidence of developing high standards of patient care.
Knowledge
Essential
- Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in changing environments.
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing.
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues.
- High level of personal and professional credibility.
- Well motivated.
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).
