Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Ward Manager
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About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen on Ward 19 to join the senior nursing team, as we will be extending to 28 medical beds as we head into the winter period.
Within ward 19, we work closely as a multidisciplinary team to provide care and support to our patients who experience a diverse range of medical conditions. Our focus is to ensure the delivery of high quality of care alongside a wide range of treatments, to enable our patients to recover from their acute episodes of illness and achieve the best possible outcomes, enabling timely discharge to the appropriate placements.
Requirements
Candidates will be expected to have at least two years band 5 experience within an acute setting.
You should be a calm and approachable nurse who is wanting to develop their leadership skills. You will be expected to assist in managing the team and ensuring that our patients receive an excellent standard of care and to respond from feedback.
Responsibilities
- Designated to take regular charge of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager.
- Ensure appropriate use of financial and other resources supporting the ward manager in maintaining a balanced budget.
- Act as an expert practitioner within the appropriate speciality, participating in direct patient care and demonstrating an advanced level of 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, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementing changes to improve systems.
- Participate in audits and implement change, based on audited outcomes.
- Act as a 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.
- Assist in maintaining discipline and in dealing with staff problems in a supportive way, embracing all aspects of Human Resource policies and guidelines.
- Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues.
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About Us
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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Helen Morris
- Job title: Associate Director of Nursing
- Email address: helenmorris10@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0151 678 5111
Please contact ADN Helen Morris if you would like to discuss the role further or would like to arrange an informal visit.
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