Deputy Ward Manager

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Acute admissions unit (Lilac Ward ) as a deputy ward manager.

Lilac is a 32 bedded busy admission unit which cares for acute medical patients, before  they are transferred onto specialty area.

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, organised and pro-active nurse who can balance direct patient care with leadership responsibilities ensuring safe effective and person centred care across the acute ward.

Main duties of the job

As a valued member of the ward team, you will support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care and contribute to maintaining a safe, effective, and compassionate clinical environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering a high standard of patient-focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies, procedures, and values.
• Acting as a positive role model, supporting the development of clinical knowledge, skills, and professional practice within the ward team.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Supporting the Sister/Charge Nurse in setting, monitoring, and continuously improving standards of care, including those outlined within the National Benchmarks for Essential Care.
• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, ensuring accurate and contemporaneous clinical records are maintained.
• Assisting with the day-to-day management of clinical services and supporting the effective deployment of staff to meet patient and service needs.
• Demonstrating a personal commitment to infection prevention and control, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and best practice at all times.
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care that delivers the best possible outcomes for patients.

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.