Deputy Ward Manager

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated Deputy Ward Manager to join ward B20 at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

B20 is a 26 bedded ward based in the footprint of Emergency Care. The ward works very closely with both the Emergency Department and Emergency Assessment Unit caring for a variety of patients in an acute short stay environment.

The ward is looking for a highly motivated registered nurse who is passionate about delivering high quality care, whilst maintaining high standards.

As a band 6 nurse, you will be responsible for the day to day co-ordination and management of the ward in the absence of the Ward manager.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with the following:

Excellent communication skills

Excellent management and leadership skills

Experience at band 5/6 level in an acute Care setting

A willingness to work flexibly in response to changing circumstances

A good understanding of the goals and strategic direction of emergency and urgent care

Evidence of Continuous professional development

Degree level study or evidence of working towards

Hours: 37.5 hours per week and must be flexible to the needs of the service. The successful post holder will complete rotations to cover both day and night duties

Job responsibilities

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.