Deputy Ward Manager/Charge Nurse Job Purpose
The role of the Deputy Ward Manager is to provide senior nursing leadership to the ward nursing team in support of the Ward Manager. They will have clinical experience and leadership that provides expertise and confidence to the nursing team and ward overall. They will have defined delegated responsibilities from the Ward Manager. Responsibilities:
Works as Senior Nurse in a Ward or equivalent area ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, their families and visitors. Apply relevant policies and statutory requirements within the ward and hospital framework of governance and communicates requirements to the wider team. Ensures that risk is assessed and managed across the immediate and wider working environment and that statutory requirements are met. Respects and applies the requirements of diversity and inclusion, promoting and role modelling these across the team. Identifies deficits in skill mix and safe staffing levels and acts to address these. Supervises a defined group of team members and contributes to their overall CPD, mandatory training and appraisal process recognising the skills required across the team. This will also include addressing any performance issues that are below the expected standard. Acts as a role model to promote a culture of learning development, inquiry and a team vision. Actively supports Junior Staff and student nurses on placement on the ward. Implements, monitors and evaluates therapeutic interventions within an overall care programme, enabling people with mental health and or learning disability needs to develop coping strategies. Actively supports and contributes to effective Multi-Disciplinary Working. Engages in collaborative problem solving, supporting and encouraging clients to take ownership of issues, identify problems and to develop solutions to them based on their own needs and preferences. Contributes to the process of collaboratively assessing and acting on risks of harm, danger and abuse. Is named nurse for a small group of patients, and Associate nurse when required when on duty, and is a regular shift leader. Provides Clinical Supervision to a group of defined nursing staff. Undertakes Lead roles for the ward, as agreed with the Ward manager. Deputises for the Ward manager as and when required. Adheres to all National, Company and local standards, policies and procedures. Participates in recruitment and retention of staff on the ward and hospital when required. Knowledge/Education/Skill/Experience:
Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council, meeting the requirements of Revalidation. Trained Assessor/Supervisor. Clinical Supervision experience essential, training desirable. Evidence of Continued Professional Development and intent to maintain and develop Continued professional development and leadership. Good computer skills. At least 18 Months – 2 years’ experience post-registration. Demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality. The post-holder will be required to work a regular shift pattern over a 7 day period.
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