Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join the senior nursing team on SRU as a Deputy Ward Manager on either a 6 month Secondment or permanent post . The Specialist Receiving Unit is an admissions area which accepts patients under the specialities of Oncology, Haematology, Renal and Infectious Diseases. The ward is a short stay unit with a fast turnover of patients, the candidate must be able to work in a busy and fast paced environment whilst co-ordinating the safe transfer of patients to base wards.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed Deputy Ward Manager. You must display excellent leadership and communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospitals multidisciplinary team. It is essential that you have recent experience in an acute environment. You will also be required to support staff and take an active role in band 6 management duties.
Main duties of the job
You must display excellent leadership and communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospitals multidisciplinary team. It is essential that you have recent experience in an acute environment. You will also be required to support staff and take an active role in band 6 management duties.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward thinking team who puts quality care and patient experience at the forefront of clinical practice. SRU is a fast and busy environment that admits acutely unwell patients and this is a great opportunity for someone wishing to expand on their acute care skills. We pride ourselves on our Neutropenic Sepsis care and Acute Care Skills
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as Deputy to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist. He/she will be required to:
Act as the deputy to the ward sister/charge nurse regularly taking charge of the unit and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.
Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as Deputy to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist. He/she will be required to:
Act as the deputy to the ward sister/charge nurse regularly taking charge of the unit and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.
Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance
Person Specification
Registered nurse
Essential
Desirable
- any experience in the 4 area's covered by SRU
communication & relationships
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
Person Specification
Registered nurse
Essential
Desirable
- any experience in the 4 area's covered by SRU
communication & relationships
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).