Job summary
We are looking for an
enthusiastic team player to come and join our senior nursing leadership team as
a full time band 6 Deputy Ward Manager. If you have an interest in frailty, sub acute
care and rehabilitation and want to work in a high functioning team to support
patients and their families during the most challenging of times, this could be
the post for you. We are looking for a
skilled nurse to take responsibility for the day to day ward management and
provide skilled evidence based nursing care.
We are a 26-28 bedded ward and medical support is provided by GP and Advanced
nurse practitioners.
Successful applicants will be expected to work a
variety of shifts over a 7-day period including days and nights and weekends.
Join our team, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to
develop and progress a long-term career as well as flexibility, continual
professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support.
If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right
role for you get in touch with the recruiting manager, details can be found on
the top right-hand side of the advert.
This is a full time position.
Main duties of the job
As
a Deputy Ward Manager you will be responsible for providing care to people admitted
to our ward for rehabilitation, including training and supervision of junior
staff. You will be required to manage the ward in the absence of the ward
manager on a day to day basis. We work closely as a multi-disciplinary team. Our
focus is promoting the comfort and wellbeing of patients,
enabling them to live as independently as possible. Cottage ward
is a small but friendly team to work with. As a team we encourage ongoing
learning and development through reflection and clinical supervision which we
try and embed in our daily practice working alongside all members of the MDT as
well as patients, their families and carers to provided 24/7 rehabilitation to
enable the highest level of independence and quality of life. Our nurses are
required to attend meetings as needed such as MDT and CHC or Discharge Planning.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behave consistently with the
values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.
Act as a role model to
colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of
professionalism.
Use their initiative and take
responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service
they provide to patients.
Responsible for the
assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients care within
the Ward/unit, working in accordance with the philosophy of patient centred
care and to NSF and other Trust standards.
Carry out skilled, evidence- based
nursing care.
Demonstrate an analytical approach to
clinical assessment of patients in the light of current research and
resources.
Work as a named nurse for a caseload
of patients, coordinating the multidisciplinary assessment, planning,
delivery and evaluation of care and treatment, ensuring patients have an
individualised care plan.
Evaluate and reassess nursing care
according to clinical need.
Work closely with the care coordinator, social
worker and all Primary Health Care team members and others concerned, to
facilitate safe discharge or transfer of patient care.
Supervise care given by staff nurses and HCAs,
Rehabilitation and other support members of the team.
Delegate nursing care appropriately to junior
staff.
Deputise for / represent the Ward Manager /
Matron/Hospital Manager in their absence and on a rotational basis hold the
hospital bleep if necessary.
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behave consistently with the
values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.
Act as a role model to
colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of
professionalism.
Use their initiative and take
responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service
they provide to patients.
Responsible for the
assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients care within
the Ward/unit, working in accordance with the philosophy of patient centred
care and to NSF and other Trust standards.
Carry out skilled, evidence- based
nursing care.
Demonstrate an analytical approach to
clinical assessment of patients in the light of current research and
resources.
Work as a named nurse for a caseload
of patients, coordinating the multidisciplinary assessment, planning,
delivery and evaluation of care and treatment, ensuring patients have an
individualised care plan.
Evaluate and reassess nursing care
according to clinical need.
Work closely with the care coordinator, social
worker and all Primary Health Care team members and others concerned, to
facilitate safe discharge or transfer of patient care.
Supervise care given by staff nurses and HCAs,
Rehabilitation and other support members of the team.
Delegate nursing care appropriately to junior
staff.
Deputise for / represent the Ward Manager /
Matron/Hospital Manager in their absence and on a rotational basis hold the
hospital bleep if necessary.
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of clinical knowledge and skill
Desirable
- Medication administration via various routes PO, PR, S/C, IM, IV
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Put patient care at the heart of the work you do to improve health care outcomes and service delivery
- Deliver the highest standards and quality outcomes possible
Experience
Essential
- Experience of management of teams
- Clinical audit / project work
Desirable
- Broad range of clinical experience
- Experience gained working in the frailty care setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1)
- Degree / Diploma and working towards a first level degree
- Mentor award
- Evidence of on-going continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor Training.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of clinical knowledge and skill
Desirable
- Medication administration via various routes PO, PR, S/C, IM, IV
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Put patient care at the heart of the work you do to improve health care outcomes and service delivery
- Deliver the highest standards and quality outcomes possible
Experience
Essential
- Experience of management of teams
- Clinical audit / project work
Desirable
- Broad range of clinical experience
- Experience gained working in the frailty care setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1)
- Degree / Diploma and working towards a first level degree
- Mentor award
- Evidence of on-going continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor Training.
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).
