Deputy Ward Manager

Wirral University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare organization in Birkenhead is seeking a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager for its ENT and Surgical Ward. The ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse with leadership skills, ready to support junior staff and manage daily ward operations. This full-time role offers flexibility and training opportunities to develop your leadership capabilities while improving patient care standards.

Benefits

Support and training offered

Warm and friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months post-registration experience.
• Management experience is desirable.
• Evidence of an initiative that changed clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of the daily running of the ward.
• Support for junior team members.
• Managing health rosters.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Education

1st Level Registered Nurse

Relevant diploma/degree

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for one enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager to join our ENT and Surgical Ward. You will be a highly skilled nurse with excellent clinical knowledge and you will demonstrate excellent care and an understanding of how the Trust values translate to everyday practice. We are committed to improving patient experience and welcome applicants who can demonstrate positive achievements in patient care. The role is for full-time hours with a flexible pattern over seven days, including nights. Applications are welcomed from Band 5 nurses seeking leadership progression. This is a developmental role with support and training offered to the right applicant. A willingness to undertake additional study and personal development is imperative. All applicants with relevant experience will be considered. You will be required to attend a face-to-face interview for this role.

Main duties of the job

• Leadership of the daily running of the ward
• Support for junior team members
• Supporting students
• Performance and sickness management
• Managing health roster
• Managing Incident Forms
• Working flexibly days/nights/weekends

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula with coastline, countryside and activities for residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, employing over 6,000 staff and serving a population of around 400,000 across Wirral and surrounding areas. The Trust has approximately 855 beds and a turnover in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links to major cities and nearby North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please attach the Job Description for further information about the Deputy Ward Manager position available with WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (relevant to area of work)
• Relevant diploma / degree or due for completion within 12 months
• Minimum of 18 months post-registration experience, of which 6 months should be at Primary Nurse or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Management experience
• Recognised teaching qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

• Relevant Clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty

Desirable criteria

• Student nurse assessor
• Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
• Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages

Essential criteria

• Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice
• Competent in organising own work load and that of others
• Good problem solving abilities
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
• Able to support and advise the team
• Act as a positive role model

Desirable criteria

• Able to deal with conflict

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Enthusiastic
• Sensitive and empathetic
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
• Self-motivated

Desirable criteria

• Self-confident

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives
• Has identified methods of dealing effectively under pressure

General Information

You are required to apply for this role via apps.trac.jobs and this is where you will be able to track the progress of your application. This will ensure we deal with your application quickly and efficiently. Please check your email account (including junk/spam) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application throughout the process. By applying, you agree to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in your application. This post may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

DBS Information

Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post. The amount varies by level and will be deducted from salary in monthly installments. The Trust encourages DBS Update Service registration. More information is available on the DBS Update Service website.

Apprenticeship Eligibility

Applicants should assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities. Eligibility is determined by residency requirements set by government funding rules. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

Right to Work/Sponsorship Eligibility

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. The organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles. For details see UK Home Office guidance on Skilled Worker visas.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. Staff must adhere to safeguarding policies and attend the mandatory Protecting Vulnerable People training.

Documents to download

• Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 220.7KB)
• OH RISK ID FORM (PDF, 154.2KB)
• Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 734.3KB)
• Vision Values Behaviours (PDF, 515.6KB)
• WUTH GDPR Privacy Notice for applicants DBS - May 2022 (PDF, 290.4KB)