Job summary
The position advertised is for aDeputy Ward Managerto work as part of the team on Birchington Ward at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital.
Birchington Ward is a 19 bedded gynaecology ward with an Early Pregnancy Unit and Gynaecology Assessment Unit attached. The role will involve looking after Gynaecology & Gynae-Oncology patients as well as elective and emergency admissions.
Birchington ward is managed by the Ward Manager and assisted by a team of Band 6 nurses. We have a wide variety of staff working on the ward from Band 2s to Band 7s. The ward is overseen by the Gynaecology Matron & Deputy Gynaecology Matron.
As a team we are committed to teaching and work hard to provide a positive learning environment. We are keen to support individualised development of knowledge and skills to enable our staff to reach their full potentials and feel a valued member of the team.
Interviews 10th September 2021
Main duties of the job
To manage the ward as the Nurse in charge on a shift, act as a role model for all staff and advocate and support for women. In addition to support the Ward manager in their role by taking on specified roles and responsibilities that allow the ward to function at a high standard and support the staff in this busy Unit, both professionally and personally.
The ward is a fast paced environment with a high turnover of patients. The work can be challenging but very rewarding. We aim to provide a high standard of nursing care to the Women of East Kent.
An ideal candidate would have a minimum of 2 years of gynaecology experience, leadership skills, a team player, flexible, and passionate about enhancing the patients experience on the ward or in our services. Excellent communications skills are essential and the ability to deal with highly emotional and sensitive situations due to the nature of our work.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- oDegree in Nursing or relevant clinical experience & current Registration on the NMC register
- Ongoing professional development
- oRecognised clinical teaching qualification such Practice Assessor training / 997/8 or preparation for mentorship equivalent
Other
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
- oAbility to work across sites
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic counselling skills
- Effective Time Management and Organisational skills.
- Leadership skills and Team management skills
- Data collection and audit skills.
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills
Desirable
- Management skills
- Nurse prescribing skills
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years as a Gynaecology Nurse at band 5/6.
- oAbility to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem solving skills
Desirable
- Experience Organising and managing clinics
Knowledge
Essential
- oA good understanding of gynaecology disorders
- oA good knowledge of Women's Health issues
- oRisk management issues
- oClinical governance
Desirable
- oQuality improvement tools
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- oDegree in Nursing or relevant clinical experience & current Registration on the NMC register
- Ongoing professional development
- oRecognised clinical teaching qualification such Practice Assessor training / 997/8 or preparation for mentorship equivalent
Other
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
- oAbility to work across sites
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic counselling skills
- Effective Time Management and Organisational skills.
- Leadership skills and Team management skills
- Data collection and audit skills.
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills
Desirable
- Management skills
- Nurse prescribing skills
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years as a Gynaecology Nurse at band 5/6.
- oAbility to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem solving skills
Desirable
- Experience Organising and managing clinics
Knowledge
Essential
- oA good understanding of gynaecology disorders
- oA good knowledge of Women's Health issues
- oRisk management issues
- oClinical governance
Desirable
- oQuality improvement tools
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).
