Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered nurse with excellent leadership skills to join the Ward 10 team as Deputy Ward Manager.
Ward 10 is currently a 22 bedded Orthopaedic unit providing care for both Acute trauma admissions and also for patients with Orthopaedic issues or those who have undergone recent orthopaedic procedures. The team is a developing team that requires strong visible leadership. We need a positive and motivated individual to help support and guide the team to deliver high quality patient care.
The successful candidate will be supported to further develop their leadership and management skills. They will be expected to rotate between days, nights and weekend shifts to help deliver a safe and effective service.
Main duties of the job
Ward 10 is a busy and demanding Orthopaedic ward.
This role needs someone who can contribute to a positive team culture and drive forward quality improvement. They must be a forward-thinking individual who can assist in managing, leading and supporting the ward team and wider division to deliver high standards of patient care.
As Deputy Ward Manager on Ward 10 will need at least 2 years nursing experience. Orthopaedic experience is desirable but not essential. You must be motivated, resilient, calm under pressure and be able to deliver a range of clinical skills.
A significant part of this role will be working as the ward coordinator, and this will require having knowledge about the acuity and demands of all aspects of the ward. You will need to liaise with various members of the multidisciplinary team in order to support the team to deliver effective patient care. This requires excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
You will also be expected to participate in staff development, attendance management and promoting staff well being.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Deputy Ward Manager position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Deputy Ward Manager position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (relevant to area of work)
- Relevant diploma / degree or due for completion within 12 months
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience of which two years should be at Primary Nurse/acute trust or equivalent
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Recognised teaching qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Relevant Clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality
Desirable
- Student nurse assessor
- Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
- Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice
- Competent in organising own work load and that of others
- Good problem solving abilities
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
- Able to support and advise the team
- Act as a positive role model.
Desirable
- Able to deal with conflict
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
- Self-motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Sensitive and empathic
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives
- Has identified methods of dealing effectively under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (relevant to area of work)
- Relevant diploma / degree or due for completion within 12 months
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience of which two years should be at Primary Nurse/acute trust or equivalent
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Recognised teaching qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Relevant Clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality
Desirable
- Student nurse assessor
- Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
- Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice
- Competent in organising own work load and that of others
- Good problem solving abilities
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
- Able to support and advise the team
- Act as a positive role model.
Desirable
- Able to deal with conflict
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
- Self-motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Sensitive and empathic
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives
- Has identified methods of dealing effectively under pressure
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Upton, Wirral
CH49 5PE
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
