Deputy Ward Manager (Chalkwell Ward)
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Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team on Chalkwell Ward.
You will need good leadership skills and be able to take charge of the ward in the managers absence. Working closely with a experienced team delivering the best care to the patients including dementia care, discharge planning and end of life care.
Chalkwell Ward is a medical ward for the over 75's. We provide care for patients with complex medical and social issues. We work closely with the patients and their families to give high standards of care, working with many specialities to enable a seamless journey for the patient from admission to discharge. Chalkwell ward is leading in Dementia care and have been accredited the GSF for End of life care.
You will need to have leadership skills and experience of taking charge of a busy acute unit. They must have excellent communication and organisational skills. Having knowledge and experience in care of the elderly would be preferable.
You will be expected to assist the Ward Manager in managing a team of staff members. They will be expected to take part in gathering information and compiling reports and taking part in projects as part of their role
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Main duties of the job
The deputy ward manager's role is to support the ward manager in the safe management of the ward and to act in the ward manager's absence to support staff, ensure patient safety and be a point of contact for the ward.
Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model and supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward
Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Details
Date posted
25 October 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
Depending on experience pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-LCS-SO-1380
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
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