Deputy Ward Manager

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our Gynaecology Inpatient Unit as a band 6 Deputy Ward Manager. We are looking to recruit an exceptional and enthusiastic nurse to join our team. .

The Gynaecology Unit consists of an 8 bedded inpatient ward, day case unit, and an acute Gynaecology Assessment and Early Pregnancy Unit. The inpatient unit also supports with surgical outliers.

The Deputy Ward Manager will support workforce planning, staff development, patient flow, governance, quality improvement, and service delivery, whilst acting as a role model and expert practitioner within gynaecology services. The role is essential in maintaining staffing oversight, coordinating daily operational activity, managing patient pathways, and ensuring compliance with Trust policies, national standards, and regulatory requirements.

Main duties of the job

• Assist the Ward or Department Manager in managing the Ward or Department, deputising for them in their absence
• Act as a role model to other staff by participating in direct patient care demonstrating an advanced level of practice and knowledge, encouraging the expansion of nurses skills and knowledge
• Provide assistance to junior staff in the assessment, planning and delivery of care
• Under the direction of the Ward Manager, take an active role in Clinical Governance issues within the area of responsibility• Assist the Ward/Departmental Manager in encouraging effective and timely verbal and/or written communications to patients/clients, relatives, visitors and colleagues
• Take a proactive role in developing effective and supportive teamwork.

Support staff supervision, appraisal, competency assessment, and professional development.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Deputy Ward Manager is responsible for supporting the Ward Manager in the operational, professional, and clinical leadership of the Gynaecology Ward, Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU), Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU), and Day Case Unit. The post holder will provide visible leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality, and patient-centred care whilst promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

The Deputy Ward Manager will act as an expert clinical practitioner, role model, mentor, and leader, supporting staff in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. They will deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence, ensuring effective management of staffing, patient flow, quality, governance, and resources across the service.

The post holder will contribute to service development, workforce management, and clinical governance activities, ensuring that Trust objectives, policies, procedures, and professional standards are maintained and embedded within daily practice.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.