Deputy Ward Manager/Team leader
Job overview
Are you confident, caring, and compassionate with the ability to inspire others in the delivery of outstanding patient care?
Do you lead by example, advocate for your patients and act as a positive role model?
Can you negotiate and influence change?
Can you deal positively with conflict?
Do you thrive in a fast paced, high pressure environment?
Can you think on your feet whilst remaining calm and focused, whilst delivering good quality care to patients and achieving team and organisational objectives?
Are you a leader? Can you influence change? Do you enjoy a challenge? Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing journey and take on the responsibilities of this exciting leadership role in a supportive and well established team?
Main duties of the job
If yes then the position of Sister/Charge Nurse on ward D2 Royal Bolton Hospital may interest you.
We are looking for leaders who embrace the Trust values. Ideally you should have experience in both acute medicine and medical assessment wards and possess a wide range of clinical skills which will equip you to care for the acutely unwell patient.
Working for our organisation
We are a large multi disciplinary team with a commitment to staff training and development. In addition to clinical responsibilities, your role will support deputising for the Ward Manager this will include attending meetings, cascade training, supporting the wards to achieve their objectives and participating in activities to ensure that patients receive high quality care and a positive experience .A full induction and training will be provided on appointment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be trained to coordinate the shift, ensuring that the environment is safe and prepared for patients waiting for assessment by the medical team. The ward is fast paced and you must have the ability to work under pressure and manage a large team of nurses and health care assistants.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Level 5 or above Nursing Qualification
- Level 6/7 Nursing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria- Acute medicine experience
- Significant acute medicines experience