Deputy ward manager-Older People and Stroke Service

Nhsayrshireandarran; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager to join the Older People and Stroke Service at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The role involves providing leadership to a skilled nursing team, ensuring high-quality patient care, and fostering an inclusive environment. Candidates must hold an active Nursing Midwifery Council registration and have strong clinical experience, making this a perfect opportunity for those looking to advance their nursing careers.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience post registration in an acute ward.
• Demonstrable expertise working within an acute ward setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior nursing leadership and support to the ward team.
• Ensure a safe therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Support junior staff and student nurses on placement.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Clinical expertise

Education

Active registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council

Job description

Deputy ward manager-Older People and Stroke Service

Deputy ward manager-Older People and Stroke Service

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday – Sunday.

Older People and Stroke Service are seeking a band 6 Charge Nurse to join our team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

For applicants who aspire to greatness and who wish to truly impact our patients and staff for the better, this would undoubtedly be the perfect opportunity for you to join our team and work with our qualified, skilled, amiable, and experienced interprofessional team within our ortho-geriatric ward and advance your career.

The role of a Charge Nurse within our wards is to provide senior nursing leadership to the ward nursing team in support of the Senior Charge Nurse. Applicants should have clinical experience and leadership that provides expertise and confidence to the nursing team and ward overall. They will have defined responsibilities delegated from the Senior Charge Nurse.

Main duties for this job include;

• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, their families and visitors
• Apply relevant policies and statutory requirements within the ward and hospital framework of governance and communicates to the wider ward team
• Role modelling respect and inclusion within the ward
• Identifying deficits in skills mix and safe staffing levels and act to address these
• Actively support the junior staff and student nurses on placement within the ward
• Engage in collaborative problem solving, supporting and encouraging nursing staff to develop solutions
• Deputise for the ward manager when required
• Contributes to the process of collaboratively assessing and acting on risks of harm, danger and abuse.
  
  

It is essential that candidates have an active registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council and have proven leadership skills within their current role, as well as at least 2 years’ experience post registration and demonstrable expertise working within an acute ward setting.

If you are ready to explore the opportunity to take your career to the next level, please contact Senior Charge Nurse Ingrid Duncan. Informal enquiries encouraged and welcomed.

The role/opportunity: key responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria (skills, knowledge, and experience) that the successful candidate must have. You can include what a typical day/week can look like and any opportunities for development and learning.

Any specific requirement such as professional registration, driving licence etc

Informal Contact: Ingrid Duncan, SCN, 01413147003, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Job function

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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