Spire Dunedin Hospital needs a Deputy Nursing Manager to lead the Surgical Ward, a permanent full-time post. The role centres on running the ward day to day, overseeing patient care, managing performance and developing the nursing team. It sits in a smaller hospital with 16 inpatient beds, two theatres and oncology and endoscopy services, with variable shifts across seven days. Applicants need an unrestricted NMC registration and prior surgical ward experience.
What the job involves
- Lead assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care on the Surgical Ward
- Run the ward's day-to-day operational performance and service delivery
- Give visible clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing team
- Lead workforce planning, recruitment, induction and staff development
- Lead, coach and develop the Surgical Ward team
- Build a culture of clinical excellence, patient safety and continuous improvement
- Handle patient feedback and complaints, using learning to improve patient experience
- Embed governance, audit, risk management and regulatory requirements in daily practice
- Work with the Head of Clinical Services on quality, performance and service development
What’s required
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions on practice
Experience
- At least two years managing a ward and leading a clinical team
- Previous experience on a surgical ward
- At least five years' nursing experience in an acute setting
- Previous experience as Ward Manager, Deputy Ward Manager, Sister or Charge Nurse
Skills & knowledge
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, develop and performance-manage clinical teams
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety
- Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
- Passion for delivering exceptional patient care and patient experience
Nice to have
- Clinical leadership training or management-related CPD
What’s offered
- 35 days' annual leave including bank holidays
- Private healthcare and health insurance options
- Gym and wellbeing benefits
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- 'Spire for You' reward platform with discounts and cashback from over 1,000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
