We are looking for an experienced Deputy Ward Manager with evidence of professional development, who is innovative, motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communication and organisational skills.
The dedicated friendly staff offer a wealth of knowledge and experience and are devoted about 'getting it right' for the patients during their hospital journey. You will be working within a busy ward environment with the opportunity to further develop your skills and enhance your knowledge.
We offer a flexible working pattern to help support you with your commitments outside of work. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applications around less than full time/flexible working.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received; we advise you to submit your applications early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
To support the Ward Manager to:
Provide effective clinical leadership and management to lead and motivate the team. Promote and monitor quality, safe and effective practice. Enhance the patient/client experience. Contribute to the delivery of the organisation's objectives.
The post consists primarily of clinical care delivery and leadership; however, there will be an element of managerial duties as the Deputy Ward Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing the care of patients, managing and supporting staff, and deputising for the Ward Manager.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services, and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential Effective Level 1 Registration with NMC. Nursing Degree or Diploma. ENB 998 (Teaching/Assessing/Mentoring in Clinical Practice) or equivalent qualification (PTLLS/CTLLS etc). Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Experience
Essential Experience of managing rehabilitation or long-term conditions in a relevant setting. Significant experience of managing staff. Experience of mentoring staff. Experience of jointly managing and developing teams.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential Able to assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Evidence of using evidence-based practice to enhance quality of care. Ability to liaise effectively with various disciplines, relatives, patients and outside agencies. Good interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Ability to prioritise and organise patient care management.
Other
Essential Must be able to meet the transport requirements of the post.
Employer details
Employer name
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address
Ludlow Community Hospital
Gravel Hill
Ludlow
SY8 1QX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
825-6483530-OPS-D #J-18808-Ljbffr
The dedicated friendly staff offer a wealth of knowledge and experience and are devoted about 'getting it right' for the patients during their hospital journey. You will be working within a busy ward environment with the opportunity to further develop your skills and enhance your knowledge.
We offer a flexible working pattern to help support you with your commitments outside of work. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applications around less than full time/flexible working.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received; we advise you to submit your applications early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
To support the Ward Manager to:
Provide effective clinical leadership and management to lead and motivate the team. Promote and monitor quality, safe and effective practice. Enhance the patient/client experience. Contribute to the delivery of the organisation's objectives.
The post consists primarily of clinical care delivery and leadership; however, there will be an element of managerial duties as the Deputy Ward Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing the care of patients, managing and supporting staff, and deputising for the Ward Manager.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services, and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential Effective Level 1 Registration with NMC. Nursing Degree or Diploma. ENB 998 (Teaching/Assessing/Mentoring in Clinical Practice) or equivalent qualification (PTLLS/CTLLS etc). Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Experience
Essential Experience of managing rehabilitation or long-term conditions in a relevant setting. Significant experience of managing staff. Experience of mentoring staff. Experience of jointly managing and developing teams.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential Able to assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Evidence of using evidence-based practice to enhance quality of care. Ability to liaise effectively with various disciplines, relatives, patients and outside agencies. Good interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Ability to prioritise and organise patient care management.
Other
Essential Must be able to meet the transport requirements of the post.
Employer details
Employer name
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address
Ludlow Community Hospital
Gravel Hill
Ludlow
SY8 1QX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
825-6483530-OPS-D #J-18808-Ljbffr
