Deputy Ward Manager
The closing date is 31 May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to undertake a role as a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager on Fletcher Ward.
Fletcher Ward is a fast-paced, JACIE accredited, 18 bedded Bone Marrow Transplant Unit caring for a diverse group of patients with haematological conditions and malignancies. We provide elective treatments, encompassing systemic anti‑cancer treatments (SACT), CAR‑T and acute/emergency care for patients from across Nottinghamshire and the surrounding regions experiencing complications secondary to their underlying disease or the treatments they have undergone.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and hard‑working individual with proven clinical and leadership/management skills to join our competent and dedicated team in providing the highest standard of evidence‑based, holistic patient care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Act as the deputy to the ward manager, regularly taking charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintain at a high standard.
Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non‑clinical governance.
Work flexibly as a member of the ward team and in support of the Ward Manager to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive job description and person specification please see the attached documents below.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
* Current level one NMC registration
* Demonstrate basic IT skills
* IV trained
* Chemotherapy trained
* Cannulation and venepuncture
* Degree in health / nursing related Studies
* Formal leadership and management training
* Evidence of LEO course
* Experience/understanding of governance within haematology
* Evidence of JACIE training
* Working towards venepuncture and cannulation competency
Experience
* Ability to manage a team and efficiently and effectively
* Convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff
* Completion of SSSA course
* Significant haematology experience
* Recent or current experience within the specialty
* Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
* Audit or research within the clinical area
* Providing staff with feedback on their individual performance and use of the knowledge and skills framework
* Completion of mentorship course
Communication and relationship
* Physically able to perform a full range of nursing duties
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
* Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
* Recognition of own level of competence and limitations able to communicate these to appropriate staff
* Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication
* Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills
* Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
Analytical and Judgement skill
* Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
* Ability to identify own learning needs
* Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
* Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies
* Evidence of data collection and analysis
Planning and organisation skil
* Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
* Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans
* Demonstrate leadership skills & Ability to effectively lead a team
Physical skills
* Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties
* Competent and capable of using medical equipment
* Cannulation and venepuncture skills
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.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
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