Deputy Ward Manager
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Have you got strong, professional leadership qualities? Do you want to use them to enhance quality of care, staff morale and the learning environment.
Working collaboratively with the Ophthalmology Unit Manager, Ophthalmic Matron and Multidisciplinary Team, you will lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of nursing and support staff to ensure the delivery of a high standard of nursing care across the department. Strong, professional leadership qualities are needed at this level to deliver high quality of care, staff morale and the learning environment
As Deputy Team Leader, you will be responsible for the effective deployment of ward resources including manpower. You will also assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in the theatre/ward relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance
So, if you are looking for the next step in your career and you have a passion for Ophthalmology, please apply today.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
- In conjunction with the Team Leaders and Matron establish direction and purpose, inspire, motivate and empower departmental team around the common goals to provide real improvements in clinical practice, quality and services.
- To participate in clinic rota and daily allocations
- To participate in on call rota both social and unsocial hours
- To be individually motivated, self-aware, socially skilled and able to work across professional and organisational boundaries.
- To facilitate clinical development of staff members and with the Team Leaders formulate strategies which support staff development.
- To establish and maintain a high profile with patients, carers and all staff involving, advising and using counselling skills as required.
- To deputise for delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the Ophthalmology Theatre Manager/Matron/Clinical Service Manager/General Manager
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Date posted
19 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 a year per anum (pro rata part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-OPT-SO-0054
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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