Deputy Ward Manager

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Bishops Castle Community Hospital for a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager.

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with evidence of professional development, who is innovative, motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.

The successful candidate will have a passion for the delivery of high quality care for our patients, with interests in care of the elderly, end of life care and rehabilitation. You will be a role model with experience of change management and leadership, working with an experienced group of staff on the ward.

Main duties of the job

The post consists primarily of clinical care delivery and leadership. There is a strong  element of managerial duties as the Deputy Ward Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing the care of patients, managing and supporting staff and deputising for the Ward Manager.

As the ward cares for a range of patient need, you will need to have a wide range of experience across clinical areas, be an excellent communicator with demonstrable leadership potential, eager to develop through experience and CPD which is encouraged and supported.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the role, please see the attached document entitled 'Job Description and Person Specification'.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.