Job summary Are you looking to develop your leadership skills within a community setting? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Nurse to join our dynamic management team as a Deputy Ward Manager at City Community Hospital. If successful you will be expected to lead the registered and unregistered nursing staff in support of their professional development and in the promotion of best practice. You will be responsible as part of the management team to ensure that a responsive high quality patient focused service is delivered. You will work in partnership with key members of the Multidisciplinary Team in the hospital and locality to promote and facilitate effective patient care and discharge. As a deputy ward manager, you will influence the development and implementation of policies, protocols and guidelines relevant to the ward area. As part of the management team it is our aim to improve the quality of care received and the experience of patients and their carers, through the implementation of initiatives which reflect the National Service Framework for Older People. Main duties of the job You will support the Ward Manager in all aspects of ward management, providing clinical advice, expertise and strong leadership skills with excellent communication. You will be part of a fantastic multi-disciplinary team where there is a strong therapeutic focus on the ward to help aid the rehabilitation recovery of our older patients, who may also have a complexity of health needs. We understand your career development is important and the Trust offers exceptional training and development opportunities, whilst working in a supportive friendly environment where new ideas are welcome and valued. If you are a Nurse who has experience from an acute or community setting and are looking for a new, exciting challenge, then we would love to hear from you. About us Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team". Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent". At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-CH6927449 Job locations City Community Hospital Fulbrook Centre Churchill Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JU Job description Job responsibilities Please review the attached job description and person specification for a full overview of the role responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities Please review the attached job description and person specification for a full overview of the role responsibilities Person Specification Qualification Essential NMC RN Evidence of ongoing development and education Desirable Relevant Health care modules Relevant Nursing Diploma or Degree Skills Essential Supervisory and management skills Discharge planning Evidence of leadership skills Desirable Change management skills Community experience Experience Essential Experience of working with older adults Flexible approach to work Desirable Participated in Clinical Supervision Managing a team Person Specification Qualification Essential NMC RN Evidence of ongoing development and education Desirable Relevant Health care modules Relevant Nursing Diploma or Degree Skills Essential Supervisory and management skills Discharge planning Evidence of leadership skills Desirable Change management skills Community experience Experience Essential Experience of working with older adults Flexible approach to work Desirable Participated in Clinical Supervision Managing a team 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. 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. 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 Oxford Health NHS Trust Address City Community Hospital Fulbrook Centre Churchill Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JU Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)