Deputy Ward Manager - Sobell House

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Deputy Ward Manager to join their dedicated team in Oxford. This role involves transporting patients and equipment with care and professionalism, ensuring a high standard of service while maintaining a safe and efficient vehicle operation. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a full driving license, contributing to a culture of compassionate excellence. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a difference in patient care and upholding the highest standards of professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driving license with no more than penalty points.
• Experience in patient care and effective communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, carers, and equipment to and from the Hospice.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare colleagues.
• Perform regular vehicle checks for safety.

Skills

Effective Communication

Patient Care

Vehicle Operation

Education

Full Driving License

Job description

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Deputy Ward Manager - Sobell House, Oxford

Client:

Oxford University Hospitals

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

The post holder will be required to transport patients, carers, and equipment to and from the Hospice in a professional, caring, comfortable, and timely manner, using our wheelchair adapted vehicle or an appropriate fleet vehicle.

Main duties of the job:

• Transport patients, carers, and equipment to and from the Hospice.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives, and healthcare colleagues to provide quality service.
• Use the database to record all journeys accurately and promptly.
• Perform regular vehicle checks to ensure safe operation and maintenance of hospice fleet vehicles.
• Hold a full driving license with no more than penalty points at the time of application.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of clinical services and is a hub for medical education, training, and research. The Trust includes four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards, and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and our relationships with patients, colleagues, and the community.

We focus on delivering compassionate excellence, emphasizing compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence.

We are committed to a safe, respectful hiring environment and signed the NHS England sexual safety charter, pledging zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour.

If you want to make a difference, join our team and help us uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.