Job summary We are seeking an experienced Deputy Ward Manager on the Renal Ward Blenheim at Southend hospital. You should have appropriate year's renal experience at Band 5 or experience as a Band 6 in another acute clinical setting similar in nature. You should be dynamic, energetic and committed to the specialty. You will need to have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to take on this role. You should also be able to demonstrate experience and proven project management skills, evidence of maintaining standards and leadership within the clinical setting. Providing excellent nursing care should be a priority ensuring that high standards are continually maintained and developed further as practice develops/changes. This role is also about developing others so you should enjoy working with, motivating and encouraging junior members of the team, helping to develop new skills and confidence. You will be fully supported by the current team of nurses and healthcare assistants within the unit and the Modern Matron. This post will be a challenge, but for those who have the right strengths and motivators it's energizing, rewarding and will be extremely enjoyable. Main duties of the job As a Deputy Ward manager you will care for patients during your shift, co-ordinate events and support your junior colleagues, acting as a role model at all times. You will support the team and Matron for the area, working as a member of the senior team on the ward displaying excellent leadership skills. You will continuously monitor and ensure quality and safety for our patients and will be actively involved in answering any concerns, complaints, and complete investigation reports through incident reporting. In this role, you will deliver multi professional high-quality care, working with patients toward rehabilitation, self-management and independence throughout the continuum of care. Lead a motivated and experienced team of nurses supporting evidence based care, facilitating staff learning and development including supervising junior staff and nursing students. About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 a year Per Annum ( Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-DOM-SO-1157 Job locations Southend Southend-on-Sea SS0 0RY Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today We look forward to receiving your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today We look forward to receiving your application. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Evidence of continuous professional development Part 1 or 2 of register specialty equivalent Desirable Evidence of post registration education Previous experience Essential Senior staff nurse experience Desirable Experience as Acting band 6 Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Evidence of continuous professional development Part 1 or 2 of register specialty equivalent Desirable Evidence of post registration education Previous experience Essential Senior staff nurse experience Desirable Experience as Acting band 6 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Southend Southend-on-Sea SS0 0RY Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)