Flexible Senior Ward Leader – Elderly Medicine

Wirral; Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for Ward 22 in the Department of Medicine for the Elderly. You will provide clinical leadership, support the nursing team and deliver safe, compassionate care to older patients.

You will work closely with the Ward Manager to manage a busy ward, develop staff, participate in audits and drive quality improvement while maintaining high standards of dignity and respect for patients and their families.

Qualifications

• 1st Level Registered Nurse with relevant area of work.
• Diploma or degree, or due for completion within 12 months.
• Minimum of three years post-registration experience, with two years on Primary Nurse or equivalent.
• Recognised teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Designated to take regular charge of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward/Departmental manager.
• Ensure appropriate use of resources supporting the ward manager in maintaining a balanced budget.
• Act as an expert practitioner within the appropriate specialty, participating in direct patient care and demonstrating an advanced level and practice and knowledge.
• Ensure the effective and timely admission and discharge of patients.
• Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers.
• Assist in promoting a critical, analytic approach to delivery of care and implementing changes to approve systems.
• Participate in audits and implement change, based on audit outcomes
• Act as preceptor and mentor to junior staff.
• Lead the team in the absence of the Ward or Department Manager.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection and appraisals of Junior staff.

Education

1st Level Registered Nurse (relevant to area of work)

Diploma / degree or due for completion within 12 months

Minimum of three years post-registration experience

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for Ward 22 in the Department of Medicine for the Elderly. You will provide clinical leadership, support the nursing team and deliver safe, compassionate care to older patients.

You will work closely with the Ward Manager to manage a busy ward, develop staff, participate in audits and drive quality improvement while maintaining high standards of dignity and respect for patients and their families.