Deputy Ward Manager

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager in our Trauma And Orthopaedics team based out our Southend Hospital site. You will need to be a natural leader that is organised, enthusiastic and has a passion for patient safety and care.

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients and act as team leader taking charge of the ward, allocating and supporting staff. To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.

You will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures and act as a positive role model at all times.

Main duties of the job

To maintain professional and personal development in accordance with PREPP requirements through the annual appraisal, personal development plans, portfolio development and reflective writing skills.

Ensure all nursing records are completed in accordance with Southend Hospital policies and NMC standards for records and record keeping.

Make a thorough assessment of the patient's needs and document these in accordance with Trust policies.

Formulate a plan of care based on the identified needs of the patient, taking into account current evidence based research findings.

Ensure that all the care planned is delivered to the patient at the highest possible standard.

Evaluate and document nursing actions and alter the care plan in accordance with the changing needs of the patient.

To act as an advocate for the patient at all times and promote patient health through education

Pro-actively communicate and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team on matters affecting patient care.

Ensure the rights of patients are respected at all times and assist in the provision of information, enabling informed decisions to be made about their care.

To commence discharge planning on admission co-ordinate through to the safe discharge of patients from hospital, as Trust Discharge Policy.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend on Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend on Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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