Deputy Ward Manager

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust is seeking a deputy ward manager for their Emergency floor. This role involves coordinating patient flow, providing support to the ward manager, and managing nursing staff while ensuring high-quality patient care in a recognized department for innovative practices.

Benefits

Extensive Wellbeing Programme

Opportunities for learning at local universities

Buddy system for new staff

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Must hold UK NMC registration.
• Experience in nursing and team management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient admissions and support as a frailty/discharge coordinator.
• Manage a team of nurses and HCAs, including appraisals and sickness management.
• Promote development and delivery of high-quality patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Coordination

Team Management

Job description

We are looking for a keen and dynamic deputy ward manager who has a passion for providing high quality patient centred care on our Emergency floor.

As a deputy ward manager you will be working both days and nights and your role will include coordinating the admission from AE and other sources, working in the ambulatory care area and providing support as a frailty/discharge coordinator.

You will also be involved in the line management of a team of nurses and HCA so this will include sickness management , appraisals and other informal processes.

The Emergency Floor at Worthing Hospital provides acute care for patients with Medical, Surgical and Frail Elderly needs in one area. The Emergency Floor has been recognised both nationally and internationally as a department leading the way in the delivery of modern innovative patient centred care.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

The Deputy Ward Manager will support the Ward manager with leading the ward team. In conjunction they will be responsible for promoting an environment conducive to individual and team development to ensure the delivery of high standards of patient care in line with clinical governance.

You will gain experience in caring for patients with many different conditions that are covered by surgical and medical presentations. We also have patients who have complex needs and may be receiving Opti flow, Non invasive ventilation or having cardiac monitoring.

We also plan to open a new SDEC area within the Emergency Floor soon which will add extra learning and opportunities

The role will provide the successful applicant with an array of learning opportunities that occur either in house as well as formally at either the University of Surrey or the University of Brighton.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a

buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amy Huntley Job title: Matron Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01903 205111

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