Job summary
Our outstanding, CQC rated hospital in Plymouth is looking to hire a Deputy Ward Manager to join our dedicated Nursing department.
The Deputy Ward Manager will ensure that nursing is practised within the constraints of and guided by:
- All relevant Department of Health Legislation
- Health and Social care act 2012
- NMC Code of professional conduct.
- Care Quality Commission standards
- NICE guidelines
- Care UK Health Group policies and procedures.
- Local and Unit specific policies and procedures
We welcome applications from all professional nursing backgrounds, whether it be NHS or private hospitals. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your leadership and clinical skills where you will help support all staff working on the Ward. Furthermore -all of our work is planned so you will be able to plan your week with ease knowing your work schedule wont change.
Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings. Our wards boast great nurse to patient ratios at Practice Plus Group Hospitals.
Our team is comprised of experienced nurses and healthcare assistants, supported by our welcoming Ward Manager. You will be a crucial member of our multi-disciplinary team, taking responsibility for coordinating and facilitating the care of patients within the department.
Main duties of the job
To deliver a high standard of patient care supported by evidence based practice.
We welcome applications from the following personnel:
- NMC Registered Nurse Part 1 Evidence of continuing professional development.
- A qualification in teaching and assessment.
- Immediate Life support (ILS)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Extensive post registration surgical experience in a variety of surgical specialities.
- Ability to maintain and enhance effective working relationships
- Ability to plan, allocate and evaluate own work and develop self to enhance performance
- Ability to manage a team and plan their work effectively
- Ability to teach/train nursing staff
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to monitor and control resources
- Excellent time management skills
- Is familiar with the company Safety and Infection control policy and procedures
- Committed to the provision of quality services.
- A flexible, positive attitude to performing a variety of duties.
- Willing to develop/learn in the role.
- Ability to be flexible with regard to working hours
- Ability to work within a multi-cultural environment
About us
AtPlymouth hospital formerly Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre we create an exceptional experience for all NHS and private patients, with a dedication to delivering thehighest standards of quality and safety. We will treat you quickly and support you in recovery, helping you to feel better, faster.
At Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth, any patient in need of our services is welcome, regardless of location, even if you have an existing health condition, as long as its safe for us to treat you.
Our clean, modern and comfortable Plymouth hospital specialises in planned surgery for NHS, private and insured patients.
Due to an increase of growth at our centres, this important position will further our dedication to provide the best care to each patient.
You will be part of our fantastic Ward management team working closely with our Director of Nursing and Ward Manager ensuring we provide the best patient driven care we can.
Best still, all our work is planned ahead, so you will be able to plan your working week!
To be part of this professional, diverse, hard working and rewarding team click apply now or contact Thomas.Quirke@practiceplusgroup.com for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our outstanding, CQC rated hospital in Plymouth is looking to hire a experienced nurses across all different experiences levels in the department due to increase growth and activity at the site. This is an exciting time to be joining our fantastic, patient care driven team in Plymouth! We are looking to hire a Deputy Ward Manager to join our team. We welcome applications from all professional nursing backgrounds, whether it be NHS or private hospitals. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your leadership and clinical skills where you will help support all staff working on the Ward. Furthermore -all of our work is planned so you will be able to plan your week with ease knowing your work schedule wont change.
Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings. Our wards boast great nurse to patient ratios at Practice Plus Group Hospitals.
Our team is comprised of experienced nurses and healthcare assistants, supported by our welcoming Ward Manager. You will be a crucial member of our multi-disciplinary team, taking responsibility for coordinating and facilitating the care of patients within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our outstanding, CQC rated hospital in Plymouth is looking to hire a experienced nurses across all different experiences levels in the department due to increase growth and activity at the site. This is an exciting time to be joining our fantastic, patient care driven team in Plymouth! We are looking to hire a Deputy Ward Manager to join our team. We welcome applications from all professional nursing backgrounds, whether it be NHS or private hospitals. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your leadership and clinical skills where you will help support all staff working on the Ward. Furthermore -all of our work is planned so you will be able to plan your week with ease knowing your work schedule wont change.
Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings. Our wards boast great nurse to patient ratios at Practice Plus Group Hospitals.
Our team is comprised of experienced nurses and healthcare assistants, supported by our welcoming Ward Manager. You will be a crucial member of our multi-disciplinary team, taking responsibility for coordinating and facilitating the care of patients within the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse Part 1 Evidence of continuing professional development.
- A qualification in teaching and assessment.
- Immediate Life support (ILS)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Extensive post registration surgical experience in a variety of surgical specialities.
Desirable
- Orthopaedic qualification will be an advantage
- Recent experience in a Senior Nursing role
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience preferred with experience in HDU/ITU
Desirable
- Experience in an Orthopaedic Ward will be an advantage.
- Nurse management experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to maintain and enhance effective working relationships
- Ability to plan, allocate and evaluate own work and develop self to enhance performance
- Ability to plan the work of a team
- Ability to teach/train nursing staff
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to monitor and control resources
- Excellent time management skills
- Able to meet the needs of the patients
- Is familiar with the company Safety and Infection control policy and procedures
- Computer literacy
- Committed to the overall aims of Care UK.
- Committed to the provision of quality services.
- A flexible, positive attitude to performing a variety of duties.
- Willing to develop/learn in the role.
- Fit to undertake the duties of the post.
- Ability to be flexible with regard to working hours
- Ability to work within a multi-cultural environment
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to, monitor and implement changes and improvements to the service
- Ability to set and audit standards
- IT skills
- Psychosocial interventions
- Excellent customer care and marketing skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse Part 1 Evidence of continuing professional development.
- A qualification in teaching and assessment.
- Immediate Life support (ILS)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Extensive post registration surgical experience in a variety of surgical specialities.
Desirable
- Orthopaedic qualification will be an advantage
- Recent experience in a Senior Nursing role
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience preferred with experience in HDU/ITU
Desirable
- Experience in an Orthopaedic Ward will be an advantage.
- Nurse management experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to maintain and enhance effective working relationships
- Ability to plan, allocate and evaluate own work and develop self to enhance performance
- Ability to plan the work of a team
- Ability to teach/train nursing staff
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to monitor and control resources
- Excellent time management skills
- Able to meet the needs of the patients
- Is familiar with the company Safety and Infection control policy and procedures
- Computer literacy
- Committed to the overall aims of Care UK.
- Committed to the provision of quality services.
- A flexible, positive attitude to performing a variety of duties.
- Willing to develop/learn in the role.
- Fit to undertake the duties of the post.
- Ability to be flexible with regard to working hours
- Ability to work within a multi-cultural environment
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to, monitor and implement changes and improvements to the service
- Ability to set and audit standards
- IT skills
- Psychosocial interventions
- Excellent customer care and marketing skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
