Job summary
An exciting opportunity to work at Musgrove Park Hospital as a Band six Deputy Manager on Hestercombe North which specialises in Gastroenterology. There will be training provided for the newly appointed deputy ward manager to help develop their role. There is expectation that hours are worked flexible over a rota. basis. The Role is part time twenty three hours, however if you were looking for full time hours the remaining hours can be made up in a band five role.
You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.
Informal visits/chats always welcome please contact myself to discuss the position in more detail or I can organise for you to come and visit!
This advert is open to registered Nurses with a least two years experience.
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, whist reflecting the philosophy of 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 Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.Experienced post holders will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the department, in the absence of the senior members of the team, which empowers staff to deliver patient- centred, evidence based nursing care
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
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
Essential
1. As documented in the Job Description.
Desirable
2. As per job description
Experience
Essential
3. As per job description
Desirable
4. Awareness of staffing bleep responsibility.
5. Gastroenterology experience.
Additional Criteria
Essential
6. As per job description
Desirable
7. As per Job description.