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Deputy Ward Manager

Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Westcliff-on-Sea
Salary
£35,392 a year per anum (pro rata part time)
Closing date
7 Jun 2023

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Profession
Other Health Profession
Grade
Band 6
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Have you got strong, professional leadership qualities? Do you want to use them to enhance quality of care, staff morale and the learning environment.

Working collaboratively with the Ophthalmology Unit Manager, Ophthalmic Matron and Multidisciplinary Team, you will lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of nursing and support staff to ensure the delivery of a high standard of nursing care across the department. Strong, professional leadership qualities are needed at this level to deliver high quality of care, staff morale and the learning environment

As Deputy Team Leader, you will be responsible for the effective deployment of ward resources including manpower. You will also assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in the theatre/ward relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance

So, if you are looking for the next step in your career and you have a passion for Ophthalmology, please apply today.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:
  • In conjunction with the Team Leaders and Matron establish direction and purpose, inspire, motivate and empower departmental team around the common goals to provide real improvements in clinical practice, quality and services.
  • To participate in clinic rota and daily allocations
  • To participate in on call rota both social and unsocial hours
  • To be individually motivated, self-aware, socially skilled and able to work across professional and organisational boundaries.
  • To facilitate clinical development of staff members and with the Team Leaders formulate strategies which support staff development.
  • To establish and maintain a high profile with patients, carers and all staff involving, advising and using counselling skills as required.
  • To deputise for delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the Ophthalmology Theatre Manager/Matron/Clinical Service Manager/General Manager


About us

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.

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.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this rewarding and interesting role please see attached job description.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st or 2nd level Registered Nurse
  • Mentorship training or equivalent experience


Desirable

  • Ophthalmology course or or equivalent experience
  • Leadership course or equivalent experience
  • Management Training or equivalent experience


Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience in ophthalmology setting


Desirable

  • Previous experience of undertaking audits


Skills

Essential

  • Competent user of IT systems - demonstrated in previous duties or in supporting statement


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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

390-OPT-SO-0054

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