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

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Grimsby is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for their short stay team. In this role, you will assist the ward manager with daily operations, ensure high-quality patient care, and support the team while fostering a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and relevant clinical experience. This opportunity is vital for those looking to enhance their leadership skills in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Proactive and enthusiastic nurse qualifications.
• Experience in a relevant clinical setting.
• Leadership abilities to support the clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ward manager with day-to-day management.
• Take responsibility for ward management in their absence.
• Support the clinical area with evidence-based nursing.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to motivate a team

Experience in clinical management

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• The Deputy Ward Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse is vital in supporting with 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. The Deputy Ward Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse will report directly to the Ward Manager.

About NLAG and our Group

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.