We are currently looking to employ a full time Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager, to support the Ward Manager with clinical and administrative duties on Cherry Orchard Ward, which is a 24 bed unit. The role will include day, nights and weekend working.

The ward has a team of GPs, ANPs, RNs, HCAs together with supporting staff in Social Services, Facilities and Housekeeping.

We encourage our staff in their professional development and support in improving patient care. Our patients care is a priority here Tenbury Community Hospital .

If you wish to be considered for a secondment please gain permission from your Substantive Manager before applying.

Main duties of the job

• Your main duties will be to be responsible for the day to day management of the ward, in the absence of the Ward Manager.
• Manage the admissions and discharge of patients.
• Evaluate and reassess nursing care according to clinical need.
• Supervise, support and encourage staff development
• Facilitate audit for the ward.
• Assist in managing the ward budget.
• Participate in recruitment for the ward.
• Maintain your own personal and professional development
• Ensure Trust policies, procedures and guidelines are adhered to

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of management of teams
• Clinical audit / project work

Desirable

• Broad range of clinical experience
• Previous acute / community hospital experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to challenge poor behaviour
• Role modelling good behaviour
• Positive attitude and able to act on feedback
• Ability to praise and be supportive to other
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written formats
• High level of clinical skills
• Innovative approach to care and management
• Enthusiastic and forward thinking
• Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
• Ability to manage a budget and help improve productivity and cost effectiveness
• Time management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Teaching skills
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Assertive
• Reliable
• Flexible attitude
• IT skills

Desirable

• Advanced assessment skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN1)
• Degree / Diploma and working towards a first level degree
• Mentor award
• Evidence of on-going continuing professional development
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

• Management & Leadership qualification
• Practice Educator
• Independent /supplementary prescriber

Knowledge

Essential

• High Level of clinical knowledge and skill
• Understanding of persona contribution to the achievement of organisation objectives with the business plan
• Clinical Governance
• Good knowledge of community services and care pathways
• Health Improvement
• Understanding team work

Desirable

• National and local health and social care strategies
• Changes within community hospital care, CQC, PEAT, CQUINNS

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Tenbury Community Hospital

Worcester Road

Burford

Tenbury Wells

Worcestershire

WR15 8AP

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C9798-0981