Deputy Ward Manager

Job overview

Are you looking to develop your skills in nurse leadership and management? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team on Ward 32 as a Deputy Ward Manager.

Ward 32 is a 33 bedded medical ward, specialising in the care of Cardiology, Neurology and Endocrine patients.

We are seeking applications from highly motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic individuals who have excellent communication skills. This role will give you the opportunity to develop your clinical, leadership and management skills, enabling you to meet your personal and professional objectives.

As a Deputy Ward Manager you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining high standards of patient care delivery in this area. You will act as a role model promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Ward Manager.

The successful candidate will need at least two years post registration experience and will work in partnership with the Ward Manager.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver a high standard of care, always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others
• Ensuring that standards of hospital cleanliness are maintained on their ward/department and are always met
• Organisation & prioritisation skills
• Time management skills
• Experience in conflict management and resolution
• Act as a senior member of the nursing team, deputising for the Ward Manager in their absence
• Demonstrate exemplary clinical skills and capabilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

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.