Deputy Ward Leader

Deputy Ward Leader at Naked

K9 Design, LLC

Kerensa Ward is a 25‑bed acute eldercare ward specialising in care for patients with dementia, cognitive impairment and complex needs. We pride ourselves on compassionate, patient‑centred care and are looking for a Deputy Ward Leader to work with a dedicated team striving for outstanding patient outcomes.

• Promote patient‑centred care and establish good relationships with patients, families and carers.
• Communicate effectively at all levels within the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Take charge of the unit clinically and act as a role model and expert practitioner.
• Support patients living with dementia and manage patient flow within the department.
• Actively seek the views of patients and carers when evaluating care provision.
• Constantly promote the importance of the patient experience within the ward.
• Embed working practices that maintain patient privacy and dignity.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development and keep up to date with national and local developments in nursing and NHS policy and practice.
• Maintain clinical competence in a specialist field and comply with NMC standards.
• Work flexibly throughout the hospital when required.
• Work in partnership with the multi‑disciplinary team, supporting departmental development and change.
• Support staff development to maximise potential and encourage learning.
• Possess effective time management and personal organisation skills.
• Manage allocated resources effectively; maintain correct skill mix of staff, bed management, utilisation of time, pharmacy stocks, equipment and maintenance/repairs.
• Lead an agreed area of unit management (e.g., infection control, tissue viability, teaching).

• Current NMC/AHP registration.
• Hold, or be working towards, a degree.

• University qualification in specialty.
• Teaching, assessment, mentoring qualification.

• Relevant nursing/AHP experience within specialty.
• Audit or research experience.
• Teaching and education experience.

Date posted: 09 December 2025
Pay scheme:
Agenda for change
Band:
Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Full-time
Reference number:
Job locations:
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Treliske, Truro (TR1 3LJ
)

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people and employ approximately 6,700 staff with a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing education and ongoing professional development.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity checks, professional registration and qualification checks, employment history and reference checks, occupational health clearance, satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check, right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss  may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.