An exciting opportunity has now arisen and we are in the position to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager for our Male Adult Inpatient Service at Rochford hospital.
Cedar Ward is a 22 bedded mixed Male Adult ward, delivering high quality personalised care to people from across Essex.
· To lead and deliver patient centred care aligned with the trust vision and collaborating for care strategy
· To support and assist the Ward Manager to provide continuing responsibility for the ward.
· To provide leadership and support to the unit nursing team
· In the absence of the Ward Manager, to assume responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the unit/dept.
· To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to acute inpatient service users.
· To ensure the optimum level of safe and effective care within the allocated resources
· Act as a resource and source of expertise to the unit team
· Support the unit team to build on their own practice, progress their career and enhance their expertise through robust supervision and access to training and development
· To ensure a continuously improving service, in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
The ward is currently looking for a Deputy Ward Manager
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the clinical leadership of a team of nurses in an Acute
setting.
Responsible for the assessment implementation and evaluation of care
plans for individual service users.
Work as a key worker advising and supporting colleagues as required
To assist the Ward Manager in setting and maintaining high standards of
care and evaluating quality outcomes.
Participate in a range of assessments provided during 24 hour period.
To take charge of the unit in the absence of the person with continuing
responsibility, this includes the role of bed manager for the unit.
To teach and supervise the team, including qualified, non-qualified and
learners.
Maintain good standards of communication, both oral and written, in
accordance with NMC guidelines.
Responsible for reporting to the Team Manager (or nominated deputy) any
circumstances that may affect the delivery of care and / or efficient
running of the ward.
Ensure all staff adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures
This advert closes on Monday 10 Feb 2025