Deputy Ward Manager

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our Acute admissions unit (Lilac Ward) as a deputy ward manager.

Lilac is a 32 bedded busy admission unit which cares for acute medical patients before they are transferred onto specialty areas.

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, organised and pro‑active nurse who can balance direct patient care with leadership responsibilities, ensuring safe, effective and person‑centred care across the acute ward.

• Deliver a high standard of patient‑focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies, procedures, and values.
• Act as a positive role model, supporting the development of clinical knowledge, skills, and professional practice within the ward team.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Support the Sister/Charge Nurse in setting, monitoring, and continuously improving standards of care, including those outlined within the National Benchmarks for Essential Care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, ensuring accurate and contemporaneous clinical records are maintained.
• Assist with the day‑to‑day management of clinical services and support the effective deployment of staff to meet patient and service needs.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to infection prevention and control, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and best practice at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care that delivers the best possible outcomes for patients.

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, including generous retirement benefits for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for roles where relocation is expected.
• Varied paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

• Registered Nurse (Level 1)
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Leadership and management qualification
• Quality and improvement qualification

• At least 2 years at Band 5 or equivalent
• Experience with clinical audit and standard setting
• Working with a wide range of professionals
• At least 6 months working in a clinical area

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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust