Deputy Ward Manager-Exmoor Ward

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager to join our team on Exmoor Ward, covering maternity leave. Exmoor is a general medical ward, caring for patients with a variety of medical conditions.

In this role, you will support the Ward Manager with the day-to-day operational management of the ward. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of services, maintaining the appropriate skill mix within the team, and ensuring high standards of care. Additionally, you will be required to step up in the absence of the Ward Manager, ensuring continuity of leadership and smooth ward operations.

If you're a skilled and proactive healthcare professional with leadership experience, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

As Deputy Ward Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the ward. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out appraisals to assess team performance and development needs.
• Undertaking regular audits to ensure high standards of care and compliance with policies.
• Ensuring all staff remain up-to-date with mandatory training requirements.
• Addressing any HR-related concerns and facilitating Occupational Health referrals when needed.
• Managing rostering queries and ensuring staffing levels are optimal.
• Leading the team in the absence of the Ward Manager, providing direction and maintaining operational effectiveness.

Your leadership and organizational skills will be vital in ensuring that the ward continues to deliver excellent patient care while fostering a positive and efficient working environment for the team.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.