Deputy Ward Manager - Abbey Ward

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Learning & development

Leave entitlement 27 days + bank

NHS discount

Pension scheme

Lease car

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Deputy Ward Manager for Abbey Ward at Abingdon Community Hospital. You will lead registered and unregistered nurses, support the Ward Manager, and drive professional development and best practice.

You will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide rehabilitation, discharge planning and high‑quality patient care. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work are essential.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing development and education.
• Experience of clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing staff in professional development and promoting best practice.
• Ensure a responsive, high-quality, patient-focused service is delivered.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to support patient care and discharge.
• Assist the Ward Manager as part of the senior ward team.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Flexible approach

Creativity

Approachable

Education

Clinical supervision experience

Ongoing professional development

Job description

Deputy Ward Manager post on Abbey Ward at Abingdon Community Hospital, part of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, sitting in the senior ward team alongside the Ward Manager. The core of the work is leading registered and unregistered nurses in their professional development and best practice, while keeping patient care responsive and high quality. The inpatient ward offers rehabilitation, sub-acute nursing and complex discharge planning, with close work across the multidisciplinary team. Applicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work.

What the job involves

• Lead registered and unregistered nursing staff in their professional development and in promoting best practice
• Ensure a responsive, high-quality, patient-focused service is delivered
• Work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team in the hospital and locality to support patient care and discharge
• Assist the Ward Manager as part of the senior ward team, working with the Clinical Development Nurse and other Deputy Ward Managers

What’s required

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing development and education
• Experience of clinical supervision

Registration & licences

• Current NMC RGN registration

Experience

• Working with multidisciplinary teams and other professionals
• Range of clinical experience, including with older people
• Discharge planning
• Evidence of leadership, supervisory and management skills

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Working under pressure and problem solving
• Flexible approach to work
• Creativity, approachable and friendly

Checks & eligibility

• Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

Other

• Coping with the physical demands of the post
• Seeking and accepting support

Nice to have

• Community experience
• Change management skills
• Managing a team

What’s offered

• Career progression opportunities
• Tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 with continuous service
• NHS discount across shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation, subject to waiting lists