Deputy Ward Manager post on Abbey Ward at Abingdon Community Hospital, part of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, sitting in the senior ward team alongside the Ward Manager. The core of the work is leading registered and unregistered nurses in their professional development and best practice, while keeping patient care responsive and high quality. The inpatient ward offers rehabilitation, sub-acute nursing and complex discharge planning, with close work across the multidisciplinary team. Applicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work.
What the job involves
- Lead registered and unregistered nursing staff in their professional development and in promoting best practice
- Ensure a responsive, high-quality, patient-focused service is delivered
- Work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team in the hospital and locality to support patient care and discharge
- Assist the Ward Manager as part of the senior ward team, working with the Clinical Development Nurse and other Deputy Ward Managers
What’s required
Qualifications
- Evidence of ongoing development and education
- Experience of clinical supervision
Registration & licences
- Current NMC RGN registration
Experience
- Working with multidisciplinary teams and other professionals
- Range of clinical experience, including with older people
- Discharge planning
- Evidence of leadership, supervisory and management skills
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Working under pressure and problem solving
- Flexible approach to work
- Creativity, approachable and friendly
Checks & eligibility
- Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work
Other
- Coping with the physical demands of the post
- Seeking and accepting support
Nice to have
- Community experience
- Change management skills
- Managing a team
What’s offered
- Career progression opportunities
- Tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 with continuous service
- NHS discount across shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation, subject to waiting lists
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
