Deputy Ward Manager

To contribute to the efficient running of the ward, supporting and assisting in the delivery of professional nursing care to patients, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are being provided. Supervise all clinical care delivered, through an efficient and effective service that meets the required standards of relevant regulatory bodies.

To co-ordinate the patient’s hospital admission from pre-admission to discharge ensuring that the patient’s needs are met, integrating high quality care in the most cost-effective setting.

To provide support, advice and guidance to all staff delivering patient care, working closely with the multidisciplinary team.  The post holder will be expected to maintain high standards of care and be accountable for auditing those standards.

Work alongside the ward manager to foster an environment in which high-quality, cost-effective services are delivered and where creativity, innovation and staff development all underpin the approach to managing the ward area in which each member of staff is recognised and valued.

The post holder will be responsible for assessment, planning and implementing effective nursing care for the in-patient services. You will be an integral part of the ward team and multidisciplinary team as a whole. You will provide clinical knowledge and expertise to this group of patients and will take charge of the ward as Deputy Ward Manager.

• Registered Nurse Level 1 with surgical experience in a number of specialties.
• Evidence of continual professional development to meet NMC requirements
• Intermediate life support skills
• ECG and Venupuncture training
• To be registered with the appropriate professional body
• Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance for the role specified.
• Have a satisfactory CRB clearance
• Management experience, including understanding budgets and safe staffing levels
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in acute care or elective surgical nursing of which a minimum of 1 year has been spent Experience in day care/ short stay and inpatient nursing