Deputy Ward Manager

Transformationunitgm; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a Registered General Nurse to join a busy team on an elderly medicine ward. The successful candidate will lead by example, guiding the team while delivering high-quality patient care. Support will be provided for your professional development and leadership skills as you manage ward responsibilities effectively.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance for loans and savings

Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital setting, particularly at Band 5 level.
• Active NMC registration and pin number required.
• Experience supervising staff and knowledge of Trust policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the continuous management of the elderly medicine ward.
• Provide high standards of patient care and support leadership development.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and promote safeguarding.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Organizational Skills

Clinical Skills

Education

NMC Registration

Teaching 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.

Main duties of the job

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

Working for our organisation

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
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person specification

Experience in hospital setting

• Experience in hospital setting
• experience at band 5

pin number

• NMc registered
• active pin number

questions

• Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures.
• ability to supervise staff

teaching qualification

• teaching qualification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.