A Deputy Ward Manager is required

To coordinate a 6 bedded hyper acute stroke unit and a 22 bedded stroke ward.

If you are self-motivated enthusiastic and want to develop your management and leadership skills this is an ideal opportunity.

To provide clinical and managerial support to the ward manager by maintaining high quality holistic care to patients nursed within the Stroke unit.

To utilise clinical expertise in the delivery of care to stroke patients.

To provide clinical support, guidance and education to junior nursing and medical staff.

Main duties of the job

We are a twenty eight bedded Stroke unit providing hyper-acute, acute and rehabilitation as part of an interdisciplinary team to patients who have suffered a stroke. This is an exciting time in the development of the stroke services for patients in Lincolnshire and the successful candidate will be an integral part of taking the stroke service forward.

The role will involve working as part of an established multi- disciplinary team. Deputising in the ward mangers absence and gaining valuable experience in management and leadership with support and appropriate training.

Actively contribute in the development of the stroke unit service through identification and implementation of training programmes for all ward staff.

Identify shortfalls and report to ward manager.

You must be a registered nurse level 1

About us

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of �643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.

Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - Outstanding Care Personally Delivered - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.

This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN Level 1 degree level

Desirable

• Diploma in Stroke care
• Working towards Masters with learning objectives specific to Stroke

Previous Experience

Essential

• Two years post registration at 5 grade preferably within stroke care
• Demonstrate knowledge of Stroke service and care of stroke patients

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Ability to apply holistic care
• Ability to manage time.
• Good communication skills.
• Work on own initiative and as part of MDT
• Keenness to develop professionally
• Demonstrate commitment and flexibility to the needs of the stroke patient / service
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• Ability to manage change
• Ability to take leading role in initiating action

Specific Requirements

Essential

• DTN training
• Expanded role including venpuncture, male catheteristation, cannulation, ECG

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN5 5QY

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357-LN-869-24