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.
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.
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.
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.
This advert closes on Thursday 20 Mar 2025