An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the elective Orthopaedic nursing team as a Deputy Ward Manager. This is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave.
The post is for 24 hours per week. Shifts will be allocated over a 7 day period.
If you wish to be considered for the position available, please click apply now to complete an application form. Throughout the application form, and particularly in the supporting information, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the criteria on the person specification.
An Enhanced DBS with Adults' List check will be obtained during pre-employment checks.
Evidence of qualifications will be requested at interview and during compliance checks.
This is a secondment post - You must request approval from your current manager before applying.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be:
* Committed to providing high quality care to a range of patients with differing needs and be willing to embrace new role opportunities. You should be able to work as part of a team and be able to use your initiative. Excellent communication skills and flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
* Have the opportunity to work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, which will provide the candidate with advanced knowledge and skills to provide high standards of care to our patients.
* Working closely with the ward manager and deputising in their absence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Manage the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager, coordinating the activities of the ward team and deploying resources effectively.
* Ensure that effective communication is maintained both within the ward itself and with relevant external agencies or individuals.
* Organise own workload and adjust priorities in response to issues arising in the workplace.
* Recognise and respond appropriately to issues which require urgent or immediate attention, reporting to other members of the multi-disciplinary/management team as necessary.
* Deputise for the ward manager as requested at meetings and other events.
* Maintain ward management records and produce timely management reports at the request of the ward manager or as required in his/her absence.
* Maintain comprehensive clinical records.
* Complete ward audits and contribute to ward improvements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered nurse with a degree or diploma in nursing.
Desirable
* Leadership qualification (e.g. LEO).
* Teaching/assessing certificate.
Experience
Essential
* Extensive post-registration experience.
* Experience of working autonomously.
* Experience of MDT working.
* Experience in leading a team.
Desirable
* NHS experience.
Skills
Essential
* Communication.
* Prioritise and time management.
* Computer skills.
* Phlebotomy and cannulation.
* Line care.
* Teaching and delegation.
Knowledge
Essential
* Awareness of risk management.
* Up to date knowledge of current changes within the NHS/ward.
Desirable
* Awareness of budget.
Additional
Essential
* Organised.
* Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
* Flexible.
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
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