Job summary
Excellent Band 6 Deputy Ward manager Opportunity for an Aspiring Leader
Ward 29 is a 25 bedded general surgical ward catering for variety of surgical specialties such as urology, colorectal and orthopaedics-based Scunthorpe General Hospital. With a very well-established Ward manager and experienced team, the ward is working towards achieving a gold standard level of care for patients especially having recently achieved an Outstanding on their quality accreditation for the hospital called-The 15 Steps ward Quality accreditation.
As a Deputy on the ward, you would be part of the leadership team working with patients and MDT to achieve this goal.
You will be supported and encouraged to undertake quality improvement projects and other work that impacts on maintaining high standard of care, which enhances the patient and c staff experiences of inpatient ward.
You will be expected to co-ordinate the care on the ward and support the Ward Manager and matron to ensure safe, effective running of the department daily.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- RN currently working in similar ward with acute surgical/medical skills
- RN with over 3years Experience and with a Mentorship Qualification
Interview Date: 7 August 2023
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
You will ensure high quality, evidence-based care is offered to patients and in collaboration with the ward manager, identify the common issues which affect the quality of care, devising clear action plans to address any short comings. In collaboration with the Ward Manager, ensure that the patient has a satisfactory experience by evaluating patient process and the pathway of care. Support the ward manager in ensuring clinical audit takes place in line with the trusts requirement to improve practice. Being a point of contact for patients, visitors, relatives and staff acting as a resource for problems, needs and able to clearly present the patients view to others. Support the Ward Manager in ensuring the development and on-going management of work rosters that provide appropriate safe staff cover.
The Deputy Ward Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse is vital in supporting with the management of the clinical area including assessment of care needs the development, implementation and evaluation of programmed of care and the setting of standards.
They will facilitate innovative and evidence based nursing/midwifery practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team and act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally and achieve their maximum potential.
About us
NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
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Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oLevel 1 Registered Nurse
- oDiploma in Nursing or evidence of recent relevant CPD at diploma level
- oEvidence of post registration development in the relevant speciality
- oQualified mentor (ENB 998, or equivalent) or equivalent mentorship award
Desirable
- oDegree in Nursing or working towards a degree
- oManagement qualification
- oLeadership qualification
Occupational experience
Essential
- Training/experience as Clinical Supervisor
- Recruitment and interviewing skills/ Experience
- Up to date mandatory training in Fire, Infection Control, BLS and Moving and Handling
- Training in handling and administration of bloods
- 2 years Post Registration experience in relevant acute surgical/medical specialty
- Recent experience in Coordinating a shift on an acute busy surgical/ medical ward
- Experience in Conducting PADR/ Appraisals/setting up staff clinical objectives
- Venepuncture, cannulation and catherisation
- Experience in conducting clinical audits and analysis of the results
- Experience in clinical teaching and training
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team or area within a Ward/Department
- Involvement in change management
- Management skills (budgets, establishments, purchasing etc.)
- Experience of dealing with Complaints and Pals
- Experience in managing the roster or completing the roster
- Experience in investigation clinical incidents
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Scunthorpe General Hospital
cliff gardens
Scunthorpe
DN15 7BH