Deputy Ward Manager

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27–33 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease & Cycle to Work

Job summary

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for Ward 32, a 33-bed medical ward specialising in Cardiology, Neurology and Endocrine care. You will lead the nursing team and deputise for the Ward Manager, ensuring high standards of patient care and evidence-based practice.

The role offers opportunities to develop clinical, leadership and management skills, with a focus on excellent communication, organisation and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years post-registration experience.
• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others.
• Maintain standards of hospital cleanliness on ward/department.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior member of the nursing team, deputising for the Ward Manager.
• Develop and maintain high standards of patient care delivery on Ward 32.
• Promote evidence-based practice within the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Prioritisation

Time management

Conflict resolution

Clinical skills

Job description

Are you looking to develop your skills in nurse leadership and management? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team on Ward 32 as a Deputy Ward Manager. Ward 32 is a 33 bedded medical ward, specialising in the care of Cardiology, Neurology and Endocrine patients. We are seeking applications from highly motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic individuals who have excellent communication skills. This role will give you the opportunity to develop your clinical, leadership and management skills, enabling you to meet your personal and professional objectives. As a Deputy Ward Manager you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining high standards of patient care delivery in this area. You will act as a role model promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Ward Manager.,

• Deliver a high standard of care, always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation
  The successful candidate will need at least two years post registration experience and will work in partnership with the Ward Manager., Excellent communication skills
• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others
• Ensuring that standards of hospital cleanliness are maintained on their ward/department and are always met
• Organisation & prioritisation skills
• Time management skills
• Experience in conflict management and resolution
• Act as a senior member of the nursing team, deputising for the Ward Manager in their absence
• Demonstrate exemplary clinical skills and capabilities
  We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
• For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.