Job overview
An exciting opportunity for an aspiring Deputy Ward Manager has arisen on Ward B2 at Diana Princess of wales Hospital. The post holder will provide nursing support within the 27 bed mixed sex ward to acute patients with a variety of different conditions relating to Gastroenterology. This role provides a real opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge, leadership and management skills whilst also being supported by a senior and experienced team. The Trust has close links with the University Lincoln and will facilitate your continuing professional development. We are looking for an experienced registered nurse who is dynamic with strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm in caring for gastroenterology patients. The senior team are passionate about constantly improving our service and focus on delivering high quality care to patients.
Main duties of the job
By working clinically as a member of the nursing team you will work in partnership with the Ward Manager to provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership for a ward based team of registered and non-registered staff. The post holder will be required to deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager and ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care. · Leading clinical nursing practice within the clinical area. · Securing and assuring the highest standards of clinical care with the support of the Matron and Deputy Nurse Director. · Effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the Ward Manager. The post holder will be expected to deal with queries and complaints from staff, patients and their family members.
Working for our organisation
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership 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 Partnership 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 Partnership and our community.
Detailed job description and main 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 people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
“We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers”.
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
Application Completion
Essential criteria
1. All sections of application form fully completed
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
2. Registered Nurse
3. Up to date NMC registration
4. Teaching or assessing course or relevant experience
Desirable criteria
5. Degree in nursing
6. Leadership course of equivalent
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
7. Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment.
8. Ability to adapt to varying clinical situations efficiently and calmly
9. Experience of undertaking quality control audits.
10. Supporting and facilitating the learning of others.
11. Ability to work independently as well as within a team
Desirable criteria
12. An understanding of risk assessments
13. An understanding of the Trust’s complaints procedure and incident reporting system
14. Completion of preceptorship training
15. Experience of working with patients with dementia or acute delirium
16. Experience of complex discharge planning
17. •Experience of undertaking appraisals
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
18. Demonstrates the desire and capability to develop the delivery of nursing care
19. Demonstrates knowledge of health and safety issues
20. Sound knowledge of the fundamental standards of nursing care / nursing strategy and importance of evidence based practice.
21. Demonstrates excellent communication skills – verbal / written / listening / negotiating
22. Ability to work independently and under own initiative
23. Ability to work well within a team
24. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the principles of confidentiality.
25. Participates in standard setting and research projects
26. Evidence of clinical and professional development
27. Ability to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
28. Ability to prioritise patient care needs associated with changing environment / patient demands
29. Demonstrates the behaviours and attitudes that supports the Trust’s Vision and Values
Desirable criteria
30. Advanced Communication
31. Experience of leading a team or assisting to lead a team
32. Experience of supporting staff with their personal and professional development
Special Attributes
Essential criteria
33. Shows motivation in developing new skills
34. High level of interpersonal skill
35. Demonstrates empathy and diplomacy
36. Flexible in terms of roster planning including working shifts including weekends and occasional night shift
37. Good time keeping
38. Positive role model
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