Deputy Ward Manager

Essex Partnership University Nhs Foundation Trust; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

NHS Pension

£8K relocation package

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager for our 21-bed elderly rehabilitation unit and palliative care ward. You will assist in leading a dedicated team to provide expert patient care and rehabilitation, with a focus on safe discharge planning and continuous improvement of care.

The role requires full NMC registration and prior experience in elderly care. You will support the ward manager in daily operations and supervise junior staff, teaching

Qualifications

• Must be registered with NMC.
• Desirable: at least two years experience at band 5.
• Experience in Elderly care and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver nursing care to the standard agreed.
• Ensure infection prevention measures are followed and ward cleanliness is maintained.
• Collaborate with families, social care and MDT to ensure safe discharge.
• Supervise junior staff and provide teaching to qualified and unqualified staff.

Skills

Leadership

Elderly care

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our 21 bedded elderly Rehabilitation unit and palliative care on Avocet Ward.

We are looking for a Band 6 Deputy Ward manager to join our team. You will assist in leading our dedicated team in the provision of expert patient care and rehabilitation, so if you are looking for a challenge, this could be the post for you.

ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE A FULL NMC REGISTRATION

As a registered nurse assist in the provision of active rehabilitation, within this 21 bedded inpatient environment.

The role with incorporate the assessing of needs, developing and implementing programmes of care and evaluating this input to support the facilitation of appropriate discharge back to community.

The post will support the ward manager in ensuring effective and efficient day to day running of the ward ensuring safety at all times.

The post holder is responsible for providing all aspects of patient care through the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will assist and is expected to supervise all junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff.

Main duties of the job

Clinical/Professional Duties

• Develop the assessment, development, implementation and delivery of agreed standard of nursing care.
• Assist the ward manager to ensure all staff are aware of prevention and control of infection.
• Ensure agreed standard of ward cleanliness by reporting any concerns to the ward manager.

Patient/Client Care

• Work collaboratively with patients' families, MTD and social care to ensure patients receive timely and safe discharge.
• Act as an advocate for patients and protect their rights and dignity.
• Discharge patients following the Trust's Discharge Policy.
• Provide basic, intermediate and advanced patient care.

About us

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Registered with NMC

Registered with NMC

Essential

• Must be registered with NMC

Desirable

• at least two years experience at band 5

Experience

Essential

• Have experience of Elderly care
• leadership skills

Desirable

• previous experience of caring for rehab patients
• palliative experience

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).