Job summary
Employer heading
Deputy Ward Manager
Band 6
Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria
Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:
UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for one enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Deputy Ward Managers to join our ENT and Surgical Ward.
You will be a highly skilled nurse with excellent clinical knowledge. You will demonstrate excellent care and a clear understanding of how the Trust values translate to our everyday practice.
We are committed to working toward improving patient experience and welcome applicants who can demonstrate positive achievements in patient care.
The role is for full time hours worked in line with the demands of the ward. The ability to be flexible is a must as you will be required to work flexibly over the seven day a week including nights.
Applications are welcomed from Band 5 nurses seeking the opportunity for Leadership progression. This is a developmental role with support and training offered to the right applicant. A willingness to undertake additional study and personal development is imperative.
All applicants with relevant experience will be considered.
You will be required to attend a face to face interview for this role.
Main duties of the job
Leadership of the daily running of the ward
Support for junior team members
Supporting students
Performance and sickness management
Managing health roster
Managing Incident Forms
Working flexibly days/nights/weekends
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Working for our organisation
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please attached Job description for further information about the Deputy Ward Manager position available with WUTH.
Person specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential criteria
- 1 st Level Registered Nurse (relevant to area of work)
- Relevant diploma / degree or due for completion within 12 months
- Minimum of 18 months post-registration experience of which 6 months should be at Primary Nurse or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Management experience
- Recognised teaching qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Relevant Clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality
Desirable criteria
- Student nurse assessor
- Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
- Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice
- Competent in organising own work load and that of others
- Good problem solving abilities
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
- Able to support and advise the team
- Act as a positive role model.
Desirable criteria
- Able to deal with conflict
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Enthusiastic
- Sensitive and empathetic
- Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
- Self-motivated
Desirable criteria
- Self-confident
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives
- Has identified methods of dealing effectively under pressure
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sophie Elwell
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 604 7011
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