Deputy Ward Manager

1. An Exciting opportunity has arisen to join the ward 14 team.
2. The successful candidates will work as part of a team of nurses responsible for providing, maintaining and co-coordinating a high standard of planned holistic care.
3. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.

An Exciting opportunity has arisen to join the ward 14 team. Ward 14 is a busy 26 bedded ward that specialises in stroke and medical patients. We work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide quality, planned care for the patients. The successful candidates will work as part of a team of nurses responsible for providing, maintaining and co-coordinating a high standard of planned holistic care. The successful candidate will ensure a high standard of care is maintained for patients during their stay on the ward and provide effective leadership with support of the Ward Manager.

You will need to be flexible and dynamic in your approach in delivering care to patients. The post holder needs to have good communication skills and be an effective team player. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Regularly take charge of the Ward in the absence of Ward Manager.

• Participate in the risk profile for the ward ensuring Health & Safety compliance.
• Ensure efficient use of resources through adequate monitoring and control mechanisms.
• Supervise, teach and counsel qualified and unqualified staff, including other disciplines, to provide an effective support role.
• Counsel staff re; poor/inappropriate performance when and as it occurs.
• Be involved in the management of sickness and absence.
• Ensure that a Performance Reviews are undertaken for allocated staff.
• Manage and co-ordinate the admission and discharge of patients.
• Take an active role in the bed management and appropriate utilisation of beds.
• Take part in recruitment and selection of staff.
• Have knowledge of the BCUHB complaints and compliments policies.
• Ensure the appropriate and safe management of patients property and donations are handled and documented in accordance with BCUHB Policy.