Deputy Department Manager

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS organization in the West Midlands is seeking a Band 6 Deputy Department Manager for the Fracture & Orthopaedic Unit. The successful candidate will assist in the management of the unit, support staff development, and ensure high-quality patient care delivery. This role provides extensive training and flexible working arrangements, aimed at enhancing work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Extensive training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experienced Band 5 nurse with a passion for clinical excellence and managerial development.
• Strong nursing assessment and clinical skills.
• Ability to lead and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager with day-to-day management of the Unit.
• Promote evidence-based practice as a clinical expert.
• Communicate complex information to patients and their families.

Skills

Nursing assessment and clinical skills

Ability to work in a team

Communication skills

Caring and empathetic

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Division of Surgery - Fracture & Orthopaedic Unit - RGH

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Department Manager in the Fracture & Orthopaedic Unit in the Royal Gwent Hospital. We are seeking an experienced Band 5 nurse that is passionate, forward thinking and looking to develop their clinical and managerial skills.

The post requires professional, motivated and reliable individuals with a passion for providing high quality patient care. You will support Band 5 nurses, student nurses and Band 2 HCSWs in their professional development and assist with the management of the Unit on a day-to-day basis by supporting and acting on behalf of the Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager with day-to-day management of the Unit and service development.
• Demonstrate practice based on current advances in nursing; work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
• Collaborate with other disciplines in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Promote evidence-based practice and act as an accountable role model and clinical expert.
• Assess patients’ nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to ensure effective patient care.
• Ensure Fundamentals of Care principles are incorporated into daily practice to deliver high-quality service for patients and clients.
• Involve patients and carers/relatives in planning and delivery of care; maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/families, including those with special needs or communication barriers.
• Assess patients for discharge following medical review and initiate discharge planning; liaise with multidisciplinary teams for complex discharge planning.
• Administer medications (e.g., intramuscular/subcutaneous) in accordance with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Policy.
• Ensure safe preparation for and escort to/from theatre, radiology and other investigations.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Welsh language ability is desirable for this post.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experienced Band 5 nurse with a passion for clinical excellence and development of managerial skills.
• Ability to demonstrate high level nursing assessment and clinical skills; professional, motivated and reliable.
• Capability to support and develop Band 5 nurses, student nurses and Band 2 HCSWs.
• Willingness to work in conjunction with other disciplines to deliver patient care.

About the Organisation and Benefits

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation focused on caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace with opportunities to start, grow and build a career. The Health Board serves a population of 650,000 and employs over 16,000 staff.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities, including paid mandatory training, in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways, with management development programmes. Flexible working is available, with a focus on work-life balance and wellbeing support.

Additional Information

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