Deputy Ward Manager | Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cramlington is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Ward Manager for a specialized respiratory ward. The ideal candidate will supervise a team, ensure patient safety, and maintain high clinical standards. Responsibilities include supporting junior staff, participating in patient care management, and upholding nursing standards. This role is a great opportunity for those looking to grow in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated individual with experience in nursing.
• Ability to supervise and educate junior team members.
• Strong understanding of patient safety and care standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, support, and educate junior members of the team.
• Ensure patient, staff, and visitor safety.
• Contribute to ward assurance and audit.

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Ward 12 team as a deputy ward manager. Ward 12 is a specialised respiratory ward with a dedicated respiratory support unit. We care for people with a variety of respiratory conditions working closely with the MDT to provide exceptional care. The respiratory support unit provides enhanced care for people who require non-invasive ventilation. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications has been received.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, support and educate junior members of the team
• Act as a role model to your team
• Ensure and maintain patient, staff and visitor safety
• Hold the site bleep responsibility
• Ensure team and patient safety, including safeguarding
• Contribute to ward assurance and audit
• Work with the wider MDT to ensure high standards of effective patient care
• Ensure safe staffing levels and contribute to off duty planning
• Assume responsibility for the devolved management of a ward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager, including assessment of care needs and implementation of evidence-based care
• Provide senior nurse site management cover
• Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Be responsible for all nursing care standards and maintain high clinical standards
• Act as team leader and coordinate the multidisciplinary care of a group of patients
• Role model compassionate and inclusive leadership to promote a collective leadership culture, engagement, empowerment and quality improvement