Deputy Ward Manager

·
Full timePart time
Location: Taunton
· ·
The closing date is 12th Feb 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) Pending confirmation

Job summary

Are you a qualified or newly qualified nurse looking to take a new step in your nursing career? Our Nurses are real life health care heroes, and we are seeking compassionate people with experience of working in a hospital environment to join our integrated trust. This opportunity is for a medical Nurse in Musgrove Park Hospital. As a fully integrated trust, we can offer a collaborative approach to your career with us, meaning if you so choose, there would be opportunities to rotate across all sites and directorates to ensure your skills and knowledge are as broad as they possibly can be. You are the greatest investment we can make. We value our RGNs highly, so development and training within this role will be offered and prioritised. There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly over a rota basis which does include nights and weekends. We have full time and part time hours available. You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able to provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team. Informal visits or chats always welcome. Please contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit! This advert is open to registered nurses with a minimum of two years experience. Main duties, tasks & skills required

To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, whilst reflecting the philosophy of care. To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trust's patient and public involvement strategy. The post holder will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the department, in the absence of the senior members of the team, which empowers staff to deliver patient centred, evidence based nursing care. 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. Job description

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN Diploma and working towards or willing to work towards degree level. Teaching or Mentorship Qualification. Must be able to communicate in English language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post. Desirable

Speciality course or competencies in clinical skills relevant to the speciality of the ward. First Level or Supervisory Management Qualification or Course. Experience

Essential

Minimum of two years experience at Band 5. Proven experience of clinical leadership of a team and leading team through change. Experience of mentoring. Additional Criteria

Essential

To carry out this role successfully the post holder needs to be fully aware of and adhere to Trust values: Kindness Respect Teamwork 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. UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:

Rebecca Criddle rebecca.criddle@somerset.nhs.uk 01823344022 Pay scheme

Agenda for Change Band

Band 6 Salary

£37338.00 to £44962.00 Yearly Contract

Permanent Working pattern

Full-Time Reference number

184-OL-OR-1736 Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Recent Jobs

London (On site) · Full time

Are you a smart, driven professional who takes pride in making a difference in local communities? Turner & Townsend’s Real Estate division is experiencing significant growth and we’re looking for an experienced industry professional with health project experience to join our high-performing and collaborative Project Management team. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Contribute to social [...]Read More... from Assistant Project Manager – Healthcare See details

Chasetown (On site) · Full time

My client, Autosmart International are a manufacturing success story! Site Operations Manager – leading fast-paced manufacturing and warehousing About Our Client Autosmart International is a manufacturing success story, leading the field in vehicle cleaning products. We are the No.1 choice of automotive trade customers across the UK. We have doubled in size in the last [...]Read More... from Site Operations Manager See details

London (On site) · Full time

CSS are looking for an experienced duty officer to join our client’s team who are a local council responsible for all areas within the Tendering district. Working hours: All shifts are 8 hours long with various start times available: Monday to Friday – start times between 6AM – 3PM Saturday & Sunday – 6AM – [...]Read More... from Duty Officer See details