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Deputy Ward Manager - Acute Medical Unit

Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Location
Wirral
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 per annum pro rata
Closing date
20 Nov 2024
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Profession
Other Health Profession
Grade
Band 6
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse with excellent leadership skills to join the Acute Medical Unit as a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager.

The Acute Medical Unit is a 27 bedded inpatient unit that provides urgent care and assessment for a diverse range of acutely unwell medical patients.

Ideally you will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, and someone who can remain calm but responsive to ever-changing clinical demands.

You will be expected to support the ward manager in many aspects of the leadership and management of AMU and to take charge of the unit in the absence of the ward manager.

This post is a part time post with the expectation that you will rotate between day and night shifts and will also include some weekends.

We are a friendly, positive team that strives to provide an environment that is supportive, enjoyable to work in, and which actively encourages learning, development and progression.

Main duties of the job

AMU is a fast-paced, clinical environment which needs strong visible leadership.

We are looking for a motivated, forward-thinking individual who can assist in managing, leading and supporting the AMU team and also the wider Acute division.

The role requires someone who will contribute to a positive team culture, drive forward improvement and someone who can support the team to deliver high standards of patient care.

A Deputy Ward Manager on AMU will need at least 2 years nursing experience, medical assessment nursing knowledge, and also be able to deliver a range of clinical skills to a high standard.

A significant part of the role will be working as the AMU coordinator and having knowledge about the acuity/demands of all aspects of the unit throughout the day.

To achieve this effectively you will require a good understanding of patient flow, and exhibit both problem solving and excellent communication skills.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as competent and caring staff by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Having a positive team culture is essential in ensuring the efficient running of AMU and is crucial to delivering positive patient experiences.

Effective communication between the various members of the multidisciplinary team is one of the most important aspects of working in such a fast-paced and demanding assessment unit.

It is these positive working relationships that have allowed us to improve so many aspects of the service we provide for patients attending AMU. We need a Deputy Manager who will fit in well with this team ethos and who will help us to continually strive for high standards and positive change.

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Deputy Ward Manager position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

  • 1st Level Registered Nurse (relevant to area of work)
  • Relevant diploma / degree of due for completion within 12 months
  • Minimum of three years post-registration experience of which two years should be at Primary Nurse or equivalent


Desirable

  • Management qualification
  • Recognised teaching qualification


Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Relevant Clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality


Desirable

  • Student nurse assessor
  • Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
  • Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages


Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
  • Self-motivated
  • Enthusiastic
  • Sensitive and empathic


Desirable

  • Self-confident


Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice
  • Competent in organising own work load and that of others
  • Good problem solving abilities
  • Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
  • Able to support and advise the team
  • Act as a positive role model


Desirable

  • Able to deal with conflict


Other Requirements

Essential

  • Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives
  • Has identified methods of dealing effectively under pressure


Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

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408-24-1176

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