Deputy Ward Manager

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

B3 ward is looking for a nurse with leadership qualities who embrace the Trust values. Ideally you should have experience in complex care/medical wards and possess a wide range of clinical skills which will equip you to care for the acutely unwell patient and complex cases.

We are looking for someone who is resilient, flexible and adaptable with passion and drive for quality and safety to join our fantastic team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a motivated, hardworking nurse with excellent communication skills and passionate for improving patient care. When working clinically we expect you to perform with drive, provide clinically excellent care, and be supportive to patients, relatives, and other MDT members. As a Deputy Ward Manager you will be expected to promote and lead the delivery of an excellent standard of patient centred care in a supported environment. We support our nurses to learn advanced skills, and become competent in managing patients' needs.

You will be trained to coordinate the shift, ensuring that the environment is safe and prepared for patients awaiting review. You will also be expected to drive the ward and trust vision of delivering safe, effective care. You will also receive training to complete and participate in Route Cause Analysis, Rostering, Budget Setting and HR Management and you will be expected to deputise in the absence of the ward manager. This will include maintaining the high standards expected on the ward. The ward is fast paced and you must have the ability to work under pressure and manage a large team of nurses and health care assistants.

You should have an interest of working within a specialist area and have an understanding of complex care. You must be an excellent communicator and have strong leadership skills. You will be able to provide quality care and be responsible for ensuring care is provided safely and to a high standard.

About us

Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. This is reflected in our latest CQC report. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.

We can offer you training packages to suit your needs and your specific learning style. We have a team dedicated to new and existing staff that will support your learning and facilitate competency assessments to ensure that you are highly trained within complex Care.

The ward is passionate about teaching and the applicant should have an interest/passion for developing others.You will receive regular supervision and developmental appraisal thus enhancing your current practice and future career prospects.

Date posted

20 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-976AA-23

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for further information about this job role. Please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below should you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

NMC Registration
Diploma in Nursing

Desirable

Relevant degree

Experience

Essential

Working as part of MDT
Evidence of recent professional development
Team management/ co-ordinator
change management

Desirable

proven experience of roster mangement and HR processes

Skills

Essential

Effective team worker
Effective communication skills
Able to prioritise and show the ability to cope with stressful situations
Leadership

Desirable

leadership courses

Knowledge

Essential

Proven high level clinical skills
Shows ability to support, teach and coach students and preceptees
2 years experience

Desirable

teaching experience

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

NMC Registration
Diploma in Nursing

Desirable

Relevant degree

Experience

Essential

Working as part of MDT
Evidence of recent professional development
Team management/ co-ordinator
change management

Desirable

proven experience of roster mangement and HR processes

Skills

Essential

Effective team worker
Effective communication skills
Able to prioritise and show the ability to cope with stressful situations
Leadership

Desirable

leadership courses

Knowledge

Essential

Proven high level clinical skills
Shows ability to support, teach and coach students and preceptees
2 years experience

Desirable

teaching experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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