Deputy Ward Manager

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England seeks a Deputy Ward Manager to support and develop the ward team, ensuring high-quality patient care in an Orthopaedic unit. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and nursing experience, with excellent communication abilities. This role requires flexibility in working shifts. Apply now to join a dedicated team in a prominent trust.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years nursing experience; Orthopaedic experience is desirable.
• Ability to deliver a range of clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as ward coordinator, maintaining knowledge of acuity and demands.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team members for effective patient care.
• Provide visible leadership to the ward team on Ward 10.

Skills

Registered nurse with nursing experience

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

This role requires someone who can contribute to a positive team culture and drive quality improvement. The Deputy Ward Manager will support, lead and develop the ward team and wider division to deliver high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Act as ward coordinator, maintaining knowledge of the acuity and demands of all aspects of the ward.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team members to support the team in delivering effective patient care.
• Participate in staff development, attendance management and promoting staff wellbeing.
• Rotate between days, nights and weekend shifts to help deliver a safe and effective service.
• Provide visible leadership to the ward team to deliver high quality patient care on Ward 10 (a 22 bedded Orthopaedic unit).

Requirements and Qualifications

• Registered nurse with at least 2 years nursing experience; Orthopaedic experience is desirable but not essential.
• Motivated, resilient, calm under pressure and able to deliver a range of clinical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the multidisciplinary team.

Additional Information

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Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the Wirral peninsula with a coastline and countryside; we are one of the largest acute trusts in the North West of England with over 6,000 staff and approximately 855 beds across the trust.