Deputy Ward Manager

Overview

As a Deputy Ward Manager you will promote and develop clinical leadership and clinical practice and be a positive role model to junior members of the team through the practice of evidence-based care. You will be expected to support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision and contribute to the ongoing educational programme for staff, fostering a positive learning environment. The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.Responsibilities

Oversee medication management, supporting Band 4 and Band 5 nurses to shift coordinate and run shifts.Deal with matters entailing to other disciplines: providing information, acting on instructions given, liaising with other staff within the Trust and other professionals.Coordinate junior staff and oversee the admission and discharge of service users, ensuring the needs of the patient and service including relevant legislative or required documentation are ..... full job details .....