Deputy Ward Manager - Abbey Ward

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust's Abbey Ward in Abingdon is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager to join our supportive team.

You will lead the nursing team, support professional and clinical development, and collaborate with the MDT to ensure high-quality patient care.

Applicants must have a full driving licence and be committed to advancing care within our community hospital network.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a senior ward team and supporting professional development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the registered and unregistered nursing staff in supporting their development and best practice.
• Work with the Multidisciplinary Team to promote effective patient care and discharge.
• Assist the Ward Manager to ensure a high-quality, patient-focused service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Driving licence

Job description

Would you like to progress to the next level of your nursing career?

Abbey Ward at Abingdon Community Hospital is looking to recruit a new Deputy Ward Manager to join our wonderful supportive and friendly team.

You will be passionate about supporting and leading on our nursing team’s professional and clinical development to enable them to develop and advance within their roles whilst being a proactive role model to influence and support, therefore excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Our inpatient ward provides rehabilitation care along with more advanced sub-acute nursing skills and complex discharge planning.

We believe in developing our staff and have training opportunities available to help you nourish and grow in this role. Our team values everyone’s contributions and we are always looking at new initiatives to help our patient’s recovery.

• As an experienced Nurse, you will be part of the Senior Ward Team, assisting the Ward Manger and working collaboratively with the Clinical Development Nurse and other Deputy Ward Managers to ensure a high-quality patient focused service is provided.
• Leading the registered and unregistered nursing staff in support of their professional development and in the promotion of best practice. Ensuring that a responsive high-quality patient focused service is delivered.
• Working effectively and in partnership with key members of the Multidisciplinary Team in the hospital and locality to promote and facilitate effective patient care and discharge.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katrina King Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01865 904668

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.