Deputy Ward Manager

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stockport seeks a motivated Registered General Nurse to join their elderly medicine ward. The role offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development, ideal for nurses ready to lead and provide high-quality care. The successful candidate will enjoy competitive terms, including generous leave and various training opportunities.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance services

Access to local financial advice

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 5 nurse in a hospital setting.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to support leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support in a busy elderly medicine ward.
• Manage continuous standards of care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Skills

Compassion

Organizational Skills

Ability to Thrive Under Pressure

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

We are looking for a highly experienced Registered General Nurse with strong clinical skills, who is enthusiastic, and motivated to provide visible leadership in support of the Ward Manager on E2

The post holder will be and experienced band 5 nurse who can demonstrate they have a range of transferable skills within the hospital setting.

WE also welcome current Band 5s who wish to take on a new challenge on a busy 34 bedded elderly medicine ward, caring for patients who are admitted for treatment and assessment under the medical directorate.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop their leadership skills and will lead by example to deliver excellent high-quality care.

Supported by the Ward manager and Matron, you will develop your professional accountability, innovative thinking contributing to a clear vision for the in-patient nursing area. You will be responsible for the continuous management of the ward and contributing to high standards of care delivery.

We are looking for a caring, compassionate individual that is well organised, thrives under pressure and feels ready to develop their leadership skills within a friendly and supportive team.

We offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. You can access a variety of training courses from Acute Illness Management, ILS to leadership courses

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits We Offer To You

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sini Thomas Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01614195055

Matron Lynda Mae Ang

Medicine Matron