Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager's position on MAU on a full time permanent basis. We are looking for a qualified nurse who wishes to further their career and to join our existing team.The successful candidate should be able to work as part of a team and be able to use their initiative.Excellent communication skills and flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service. Main duties of the job You will be working closely with the Ward Manager and deputising in their absence. The 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. The post holder will support the Ward Manager in all aspects of ward management. They will have a key role in co-ordinating and developing the nursing team and ensuring that patients receive the required standard of care. They will support the Ward Manager in ensuring all staff comply with Trust policies and professional and legal standards. About us Choose Well - Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. On-Call Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational. Date posted 07 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, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 302-24-6885133M Job locations Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN Job description Job responsibilities Key results from the job holder Manage the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager, co-ordinating the activities of the ward team and deploying resources effectively. Participate in the directorate senior nurse bleep rota as required dealing with emergency/urgent situations, the redeployment of staff and giving advice to staff on other wards as the need arises. 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. Maintain an awareness of current identified best practice within the relevant sphere of nursing. Deliver nursing care on the basis of available valid evidence and as detailed in clinical guidelines and protocols. Take a lead role in the audit of nursing care within the ward, share learning with others and assist in ensuring that identified scope for improvement is realised. Maintain effective registration in accordance with NMC standards. Planning and Organisational Duties Manage the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager, coordinating the activities of the ward team and deploying resources effectively. Participate in the directorate senior nurse bleep rota as required dealing with emergency/urgent situations, the redeployment of staff and giving advice to staff on other wards as the need arises. 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. Communications and Key Working Relationships Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of patients in accordance with their clinical pathway and individual needs. Liaise with patients and their families on a daily basis and deal efficiently with their questions or concerns. Ensure that nursing care delivered within the ward is compliant with legal, professional and organisational standards. Supervise and direct the work of more junior staff. Responsibility for Finance Contribute to ensuring the effective use of all resources. Bring any potential efficiency savings or anticipated budgetary pressures to the attention of the ward manager. Responsibility for Human Resources Support the ward manager in managing attendance within the ward area in accordance with trust policy. Participate in the IPR/PDP process, undertaking the IPR/PDP of staff as required by the Ward Manager. Assist the ward manager in ensuring that all newly appointed staff receive induction to the ward and preceptorship as appropriate. Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Teaching Facilitate a supportive learning environment for all levels of staff including student nurses. Undertake the role of mentor/preceptor/supervisor to other members of the ward team. Assist members of the ward team to identify their own training and development needs and support them in achieving individual goals. Formally assess the competence of staff and students producing verbal and written reports as required by the ward manager, the university or other departments or agencies. Deliver health education to patients and their families in accordance with their needs. Job description Job responsibilities Key results from the job holder Manage the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager, co-ordinating the activities of the ward team and deploying resources effectively. Participate in the directorate senior nurse bleep rota as required dealing with emergency/urgent situations, the redeployment of staff and giving advice to staff on other wards as the need arises. 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. Maintain an awareness of current identified best practice within the relevant sphere of nursing. Deliver nursing care on the basis of available valid evidence and as detailed in clinical guidelines and protocols. Take a lead role in the audit of nursing care within the ward, share learning with others and assist in ensuring that identified scope for improvement is realised. Maintain effective registration in accordance with NMC standards. Planning and Organisational Duties Manage the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager, coordinating the activities of the ward team and deploying resources effectively. Participate in the directorate senior nurse bleep rota as required dealing with emergency/urgent situations, the redeployment of staff and giving advice to staff on other wards as the need arises. 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. Communications and Key Working Relationships Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of patients in accordance with their clinical pathway and individual needs. Liaise with patients and their families on a daily basis and deal efficiently with their questions or concerns. Ensure that nursing care delivered within the ward is compliant with legal, professional and organisational standards. Supervise and direct the work of more junior staff. Responsibility for Finance Contribute to ensuring the effective use of all resources. Bring any potential efficiency savings or anticipated budgetary pressures to the attention of the ward manager. Responsibility for Human Resources Support the ward manager in managing attendance within the ward area in accordance with trust policy. Participate in the IPR/PDP process, undertaking the IPR/PDP of staff as required by the Ward Manager. Assist the ward manager in ensuring that all newly appointed staff receive induction to the ward and preceptorship as appropriate. Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Teaching Facilitate a supportive learning environment for all levels of staff including student nurses. Undertake the role of mentor/preceptor/supervisor to other members of the ward team. Assist members of the ward team to identify their own training and development needs and support them in achieving individual goals. Formally assess the competence of staff and students producing verbal and written reports as required by the ward manager, the university or other departments or agencies. Deliver health education to patients and their families in accordance with their needs. Person Specification Additional Essential Able to work day/evening/night duty over a 7 day week 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 Knowledge Essential Up to date clinical nursing knowledge relevant to the speciality. Skills Essential Specialist nursing skills relevant to the ward Leadership Clinical teaching and assessment skills Basic ward management skills Desirable Audit. Research awareness. Experience Essential Post registration experience relevant to the clinical speciality of the ward Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting. Regularly in charge of ward. Desirable Auditing standards of care. Qualifications Essential 1st Level Registered Nurse (relevant branch) Evidence of continuing professional development since registration Desirable Leadership qualification (e.g. LEO) Post reg diploma relevant to the speciality Teaching/assessing certificate. Person Specification Additional Essential Able to work day/evening/night duty over a 7 day week 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 Knowledge Essential Up to date clinical nursing knowledge relevant to the speciality. Skills Essential Specialist nursing skills relevant to the ward Leadership Clinical teaching and assessment skills Basic ward management skills Desirable Audit. Research awareness. Experience Essential Post registration experience relevant to the clinical speciality of the ward Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting. Regularly in charge of ward. Desirable Auditing standards of care. Qualifications Essential 1st Level Registered Nurse (relevant branch) Evidence of continuing professional development since registration Desirable Leadership qualification (e.g. LEO) Post reg diploma relevant to the speciality Teaching/assessing certificate. 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 Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)