Sheppard Medical Ward - Deputy Ward Manager
Are you a qualified or newly qualified nurse looking to take a new step in your nursing career? Our Nurses are real life health care heroes, and we are seeking compassionate people with experience of working in a hospital environment to join our integrated trust. This opportunity is for Medical Nurses to work at Musgrove Park Hospital! As a fully integrated trust, we can offer a collaborative approach to your career with us, meaning if you so choose, there would be opportunities to rotate across all sites and directorates to ensure your skills and knowledge are as broad as they possibly can be. You are the greatest investment we can make. We value our RGNs highly, so development and training within this role will be offered and prioritised. There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly over a rota basis which does include nights and weekends. We have full time and part time hours available. You will require good communication skills, a teamwork approach and be able to provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team. Informal visits/chats always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit! This advert is open to registered nurses with a minimum of two years' experience at Band 5 level.
Main duties of the job
To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence-based, patient-centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, whilst reflecting the philosophy of care. To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trust's patient and public involvement strategy. Post holders will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the department, which empowers staff to deliver patient-centred, evidence-based nursing care within a defined budget.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered nurse with current registration with NMC, Diploma and working towards or willing to work towards degree level. Practice assessor and supervisor training.
* First Level/Supervisory Management Qualification or Course.
Experience
* Minimum of two years of experience at Band 5 level. Proven experience of clinical leadership of a team and leading team through change. Experience of mentoring.
* Knowledge and experience of clinical governance principles, including risk register.
Additional Criteria
* Behaviours aligned with trust values.
* Outstanding care, Listening and leading, Working together.
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.
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