Deputy Ward Manager - Ward C3 (Short Stay Acute Medicine)

NHS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Grimsby is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for the Ward C3 (Short Stay Acute Medicine). This role requires a proactive nurse with excellent communication and leadership skills to manage clinical operations and motivate the team. The successful candidate will assist the ward manager and ensure high-quality patient care. Competitive salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum pro rata. Flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• 2 years post-registration experience in relevant specialty.
• Evidence of recent relevant CPD at diploma level.
• Experience of managing a team within a ward.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day management of clinical areas.
• Development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care.
• Act as a professional role model and mentor for other staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership ability

Ability to motivate a team

Clinical supervision experience

Education

Level 1 Registered Nurse

Diploma in Nursing

Qualified mentor or mentorship award

Degree in Nursing or working towards a degree

Job description

Overview

Go back Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Position

Deputy Ward Manager - Ward C3 (Short Stay Acute Medicine)

The closing date is 05 October 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic nurse to join our short stay team as a deputy ward manager. Short stay is a 32 bedded ward caring for medical, surgical, orthopedic and ENT patients.

The post holder will have excellent communication skills and have the ability, drive and enthusiasm to motivate and drive a new team to provide high quality patient care and experience.

The Deputy Ward Manager will assist the ward manager with the day to day management of the clinical areas including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards.

The Deputy Ward Manager will also be expected to take responsibility for the management of the ward whilst the ward manager is absent from the ward.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Ward Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse is vital in supporting the management of the clinical area including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards.

They will facilitate innovative and evidence-based nursing/midwifery practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team and act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally and achieve their maximum potential.

The Deputy Ward Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse will liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team and facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care. They will report directly to the Ward Manager.

About us

NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/

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Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Level 1 Registered Nurse
• Diploma in Nursing or evidence of recent relevant CPD at diploma level
• Evidence of post-registration development in the relevant speciality
• Qualified mentor (ENB 998 or equivalent) or equivalent mentorship award
• Qualified NVQ Assessor (A1 or equivalent)
• Degree in Nursing or working towards a degree

Occupational Experience

• 2 years Post Reg experience in relevant specialty with experience at E grade
• Training / experience as Clinical Supervisor
• Recruitment and interviewing skills
• Up to date mandatory training in Fire, Infection Control, BLS and Moving and Handling
• Training in handling and administration of blood
• Experience of managing a team or area within a ward / department
• Involvement in change management
• Experience of critiquing clinical evidence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata