Overview
Tintagel Ward is a 29 bedded acute Neurology and eldercare ward specialising in providing care to those with neurological deficits, ongoing neurological disease and disorders. We are a supportive team that works together to achieve the best outcomes for our most vulnerable patients. The ward provides holistic, multi-professional care and supports tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients, spinal and eldercare chest wall injuries. We are seeking a Deputy Ward Leader to join our team and help maintain outstanding patient care.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage allocated resources effectively and efficiently, including ensuring the correct skill mix of staff for patient dependency, bed management, time utilisation, pharmacy stocks, equipment, and maintenance/repairs.
* Communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team and take charge of the unit clinically when required.
* Support departmental development and change, and promote and embed practices that maintain patient privacy and dignity, focusing on the patient experience.
* Work flexibly throughout the hospital as required and partner with the multi-disciplinary team to foster continuous improvement and learning.
* Develop and support staff to maximise potential, encouraging learning from each other and from external best practice.
* Demonstrate ongoing professional development by staying up to date with national/local nursing, midwifery, and NHS policy and practice.
* Maintain clinical competence in the specialist field and uphold a positive image of the Trust.
* Be capable of taking charge of the unit clinically and managing patient flow within the department with consideration to target delivery.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and compliance with their standards.
* Excellent communication skills and good knowledge of clinical standards.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as a strong team player; willingness to develop personally and support others to develop.
* Ability to influence others, model best practice, and lead from the front using clinical expertise to improve practice.
* Strong time management and personal organisation skills.
* Commitment to patient experience, privacy, and dignity within the ward/department.
* Willingness to work flexibly throughout the hospital and to participate in ongoing professional development.
Note: The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is a research-active organisation with partnerships in education and research across the region. This description reflects the role and responsibilities at Tintagel Ward and related trust activities.
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