The Deputy Ward Manager role requires a minimum of two years of nursing experience with a focus on medical assessment and a range of clinical skills. The individual will act as the MSSW coordinator, understanding patient flow and addressing the unit's needs while demonstrating problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills. This full-time position involves rotating between day and night shifts, including weekends, within a supportive and development-focused team.
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse with excellent leadership skills to join the Acute Medical Short Stay Ward (MSSW) as a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager.
As part of Acute Medicine is a 16 bedded inpatient unit that provides urgent care and assessment for a diverse range of acutely unwell medical patients.
Ideally you will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, and someone who can remain calm but responsive to ever-changing clinical demands.
You will be expected to support the ward manager in many aspects of the leadership and management of MSSW and to take charge of the unit in the absence of the ward manager.
This post is a full time post with the expectation that you will rotate between day and night shifts and will also include some weekends.
We are a friendly, positive team that strives to provide an environment that is supportive, enjoyable to work in, and which actively encourages learning, development and progression.
MSSW is a fast-paced, clinical environment which needs strong visible leadership.
We are looking for a motivated, forward-thinking individual who can assist in managing, leading and supporting the Acute MSSW team and also the wider Acute and Medical division.
The role requires someone who will contribute to a positive team culture, drive forward improvement and someone who can support the team to deliver high standards of patient care.
A Deputy Ward Manager on MSSW will need at least 2 years nursing experience, medical assessment nursing knowledge, and also be able to deliver a range of clinical skills to a high standard.
A significant part of the role will be working as the MSSW coordinator and having knowledge about the acuity/demands of all aspects of the unit throughout the day.
To achieve this effectively you will require a good understanding of patient flow, and exhibit both problem solving and excellent communication skills.
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