Deputy Ward Manager – Nursing Leadership

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Ashington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications from registered nurses to join our ward teams. You will provide nursing care to a caseload of patients and deliver clear verbal and written handovers to nursing colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team, ensuring compassionate, evidence‑based practice at all times.

You will support the Ward Manager with staff allocation and budget oversight, contribute to risk assessments, and maintain advanced level clinical care while

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to a caseload of patients and deliver verbal and written handovers to nursing colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support the Ward Manager with staff allocation and budget management, contributing to workforce planning and financial oversight.
• Provide nursing care to an advanced level.

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications from registered nurses to join our ward teams. You will provide nursing care to a caseload of patients and deliver clear verbal and written handovers to nursing colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team, ensuring compassionate, evidence‑based practice at all times.

You will support the Ward Manager with staff allocation and budget oversight, contribute to risk assessments, and maintain advanced level clinical care while