Deputy Ward Manager - Ward

The post holder will work without direct supervision and will take charge of the ward/department in the absence of the ward/department manager and deputy, who holds continuing responsibility.

Key responsibilities will include the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, effective leadership and staff management/development. The post holder will always work within the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a band 6 nurse within the respiratory care group, on ward 6C.

The successful post holder will support the ward manager in the day‑to‑day operational management that is instrumental in coordinating patient care and flow to the hospital.

The post requires excellent leadership skills, extensive knowledge of all respiratory enhanced care and experience within all areas of respiratory medicine. A relevant mentorship qualification is also required. Ward 6C is a 28‐bedded respiratory ward.

We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our team, providing leadership and high‐quality nursing care within respiratory medicine.

You will need to demonstrate continuing professional development and a strong sense of commitment to develop others and work closely within a multi‐disciplinary team.

Applicants must be a 1st level nurse with evidence of at least 12 months experience of working at band 5 or have previous experience at band 6.

• Co-ordination of the ward/department on a day‑to‑day basis including planning, allocation and evaluation of work carried out by teams or individuals and self.
• Provide specialist knowledge to all nursing staff on the ward/department.
• Promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing care, ensuring that the ward/department environment is responsive to current issues.
• Assist in the review and update of procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients.
• Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking.
• Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients/clients.
• Explore and undertake expanded practice to optimise patient care as required within specialist area, in accordance with Trust policies.

• Exercise effective leadership acting as an exemplary role model for the ward/department team.
• Support the ward/department manager and deputy in maintaining adequate staff cover and skill mix through effective use of staffing rotas.
• Ensure effective communication with patients and their carers.
• Liaise with nursing, medical and allied health professional colleagues to ensure that all facets of the patient’s care are covered.
• Ensure that the ward participates in maintaining standards relating to clinical governance.
• Support the implementation of risk management policies within the ward/department, including the development of action plans to address identified risks.
• Ensure effective communication with relatives, community nursing staff, other hospitals and local agencies to facilitate the smooth transfer and after‑care of patients/clients.
• Ensure outcomes and action plans from patient complaints are implemented and monitored.
• Ensure staff compliance with mandatory training and help maintain current records.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures in conjunction with the ward/department manager.
• Assist in monitoring and managing staff sickness/absence following the Trust guidelines and liaise with the manager or Matron as necessary.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of staff within the nursing team, ensuring appropriate policies are adhered to.
• Support the implementation of the Trust’s Human Resources Strategy, including the principles of Improving Working Lives.
• Monitor performance of staff identified by the ward/department manager, ensuring learning needs are identified through personal development plans, appraisal systems and supervised practice.
• Contribute to planning, monitoring and control of resources in conjunction with the ward/department manager.
• Contribute to nursing…