Deputy Ward Manager - Newport Community Wards, RGH

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager to join Newport Community Wards. This role involves assessing and managing nursing care for patients, supporting staff development, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have mentor experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Fantastic benefits package

Extensive training and development opportunities

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Demonstrated evidence-based clinical practice.
• Mentor experience with a history of supervising junior staff.
• Open to further academic qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evidenced-based nursing care for patients.
• Contribute to the education and management of staff.
• Manage duties in the Ward Manager's absence.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Motivation

Enthusiasm

Ability to manage time effectively

Compassionate

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Deputy Ward Manager to join Newport Community Wards, Royal Gwent Hospital. As a band 6 Deputy Ward Manager, you will confidently work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care within a quality, recovery focused service for patients.
• Contribute to the education, development and line management of other staff members (registrants and non-registrants).
• Undertake management responsibilities in the absence of the Ward Manager.
• Support the senior staff with the running of Newport community wards on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Demonstrate evidence-based clinical practice and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Act as a mentor with recognised mentor experience and a proven history of providing supervision to junior staff.
• Actively work as a senior member of the multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Motivation, enthusiasm, and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated evidence-based clinical practice.
• Mentor experience and proven history of supervising junior staff.
• Flexible, approachable, compassionate, motivated and able to manage time effectively.
• Open to undertaking further academic qualifications and professional development.

About the Health Board

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. It serves a population of 650,000 and employs over 16,000 staff across integrated acute, primary and community care services.

Benefits and Development

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways, including management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, occupational health support and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Additional Information

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

How to Apply

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