Deputy Ward Manager

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; Sur place; GBP 43 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a highly motivated Deputy Ward Manager for the Haematology ward. You will support clinical and managerial leadership on the ward and help guide junior staff and students.

The post requires a registered nurse with acute and haematology/cancer experience, capable of mentoring others, coordinating ward activity, and providing leadership in line with OUH values.

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC (Part 1 or 12).
• Experience in an acute setting and specialist cancer/haematology expertise.
• Proven ward coordination experience and mentoring ability.

Responsabilités

• Assist Ward Manager in providing clinical and managerial leadership.
• Line manage and develop a small team of nurses within the ward establishment.
• Lead ward practice and project work on the ward with evidence-based guidelines and policies.
• Be professionally responsible to patients, maintaining high standards of care.
• Provide an out-of-hours Triage Service and act as a specialist resource to the Trust.
• Regularly act as shift coordinator, allocating workload and ensuring safe bed management.
• Contribute to development of clinical practice per national recommendations.

Connaissances

Leadership

Problem solving

Mentoring

Team management

Formation

NMC Registered Nurse

Description du poste

We are looking for innovative nurses keen to develop their managerial skills and with the ability to problem solve, demonstrate leadership, and be motivated to support the Ward Manager in clinical audit and research as well as role modelling and supporting junior team members and students. Our focus is always to provide the best possible patient care and our values reflect those of the Trust: Compassion, Delivery, Excellence, Learning, Respect and Improvement.,

• To assist the Ward Manager in providing clinical and managerial leadership to all staff
• To line manage/appraise and develop a small team of nurses within the ward establishment
• To lead in a specific area of ward practice/project work on the ward as agreed, making recommendations, coordinating projects and developing practice guidelines and policies based upon robust evidence, gained from risk assessment, audit and literature review.
• To be professionally and clinically responsible to patients within the ward, providing and maintaining a high standard of care and maintaining a communication link between patient and organisation
• To maintain and continually develop specialist knowledge and skills relevant to the clinical area and to provide an out of hours Triage Service and act as a specialist resource to the Trust
• Regularly act as shift coordinator, participating in the allocation of workload, ensuring efficient bed management, effective patient care and safety on the ward
• Contribute to the development of clinical practice, with regards to Departmental, Trust and National recommendations, communicating this to junior colleagues in a positive manner to maintain a consistent, motivated ward focus.
  We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Haematology nurse to take on the role of Deputy Ward Manager on the Haematology ward at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will assist the Ward Manager in providing clinical and managerial leadership on the ward. You will have an opportunity to gain insight into the Ward Manager role and be supported to develop the necessary skills and expertise to undertake the job., Registered nurse: entry on part 1 or 12 of the NMC register
• Experience in an acute setting and relevant specialist experience (cancer/haematology), Demonstrable experience in ward co-ordination
• Able to support, mentor and supervise others, Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values., You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.