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 Abingdon Community Hospital on Abbey Ward.
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.
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 and 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.
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:
1. Excellent opportunities for career progression.
2. Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development.
3. 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service.
4. NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants, and retailers.
5. Competitive pension scheme.
6. Lease car scheme.
7. Cycle to work scheme.
8. Employee Assistance Programme.
9. Mental Health First Aiders.
10. Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply).
11. Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.
The Deputy Ward Manager will supervise, lead, and support the nursing staff in their day-to-day work and development, promoting the concept of interdisciplinary team working. They will provide information, training, and support to promote effective patient care and discharge from the ward area. They will act as an information and educational resource to all members of the Multidisciplinary Team and under the direction of the Ward Manager, they will contribute to the monitoring and auditing of the standards of care on the ward.
The Deputy Ward Manager is responsible for facilitating the Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting and ensuring key issues are shared across the MDT. They will supervise and monitor the nursing staff health roster and support the Ward Manager in recruitment and development of ward staff.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Duty Rota:
* Multidisciplinary team meeting.
* Discharge planning.
* To deputise for the Ward Manager.
* To have an active profile in bed management.
* To play an active role in the promotion of safety within the ward environment and across the Community Hospital.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITY
* To work with the Ward Manager and peer group to develop evidence-based practices.
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