Deputy Ward Manager

Deputy Ward Manager

Ward 12 is a specialised respiratory ward, including a dedicated respiratory support unit. We care for people with a variety of respiratory conditions working closely with the MDT to provide exceptional care. The respiratory support unit provides enhanced care for people who require non‑invasive ventilation.

• Supervise, support and educate junior members of the team.
• Act as a role model for your team.
• Ensure and maintain patient, staff and visitor safety.
• Hold the site bleep responsibility.
• Ensure team and patient safety, including safeguarding.
• Contribute to ward assurance and audit.
• Work with the wider MDT to ensure high standards of effective patient care.
• Ensure safe staffing levels, contribute to off duty.

• Assume responsibility for the devolved management of a ward/department, including assessment of care needs and implementation of evidence‑based programme of care in the absence of the Ward Manager.
• Supervise, support and educate junior members of the team.
• Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Be responsible for all nursing care standards and maintain high clinical standards.
• Act as team leader and coordinate the multi‑disciplinary care of a group of patients.
• Role‑model compassionate and inclusive leadership to shape a collective leadership culture within the trust.

• NMC Registered Nurse or Registered Mental Nurse.
• Mentorship Qualification or relevant equivalent (required for the post, expected to be completed within 18 months).
• PP126/127 or AC631 or D32/33 or A1 or equivalent.
• Leadership course.
• Management course.
• Diploma or degree in nursing.
• Qualification in specialty.

• Experience in relevant speciality.
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools.

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital – North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham. Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year (pro rata per annum).

Permanent.

Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.

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