Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated Deputy Ward Manager
to join ward B20 at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
B20 is a 26
bedded ward based in the footprint of Emergency Care. The ward works very
closely with both the Emergency Department and Emergency Assessment Unit caring
for a variety of patients in an acute short stay environment.
The ward is looking
for a highly motivated registered nurse who is passionate about delivering high
quality care whilst maintaining high standards.
As a band 6
nurse, you will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination and management
of the ward in the absence of the Ward manager.
Please note
previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with the following:
Excellent communication skills
Excellent management and leadership skills
Experience at band 5/6 level in an acute Care setting
A willingness to work flexibly in response to changing circumstances
A good understanding of the goals and strategic direction of emergency and urgent care
Evidence of Continuous professional development
- Degree level study or evidence of working toward
Hours: 37.5 hours per week and must be flexible to the needs of the service. The successful post holder will complete rotations to cover both day and night duties
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionatenursing care for all patients in ward/department area.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code
To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a rolemodel.
Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives aremet within ward/department.
When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absence of theward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical,professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entireward/department.
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patientcare and resources
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionatenursing care for all patients in ward/department area.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code
To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a rolemodel.
Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives aremet within ward/department.
When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absence of theward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical,professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entireward/department.
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patientcare and resources
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of leading change management in ward/dept area.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Part 1 NMC registration.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Degree in nursing studies or evidence that currently working towards this.
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification, or course attendance or working towards.
- Mentorship or teaching qualification.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Mentorship skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of leading change management in ward/dept area.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Part 1 NMC registration.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Degree in nursing studies or evidence that currently working towards this.
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification, or course attendance or working towards.
- Mentorship or teaching qualification.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Mentorship skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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