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Deputy Ward Leader

Kerensa Ward - Eldercare Specialty

Kerensa Ward is a 25 bedded acute eldercare ward specialising in providing care to those with dementia, cognitive impairment and complex care needs. Kerensa Ward prides itself upon compassionate and patient centred care. We are looking for a Deputy Ward Leader to come and work within our fantastic team, striving to provide outstanding patient care. 

To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic patient centred care.

Ability to promote patient centred care and establish good relationships with patients and families/carers.

To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.

To be able to take charge of the unit clinically

To act as role model and expert practitioner.

To support those living with Dementia.

To be able to manage the patient flow within the department with consideration to target delivery.

Main duties of the job

Actively seek the views of patients and carers in the process of evaluating care provision within the ward / department.

Constantly promote the importance of the patient experience within the ward / department.

 Promote and embed working practices that maintain patient’s privacy and dignity.

Demonstrate on-going professional development by keeping up to date with national and local developments in nursing / midwifery and NHS policy and practice. To provide a positive image of the Trust. To maintain clinical competence in specialist field, maintaining clinical credibility.

To maintain current registration with the NMC and to comply with all standards set by them.

To work flexibly throughout the hospital when required

.Work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team, supporting departmental development and change.

Support staff development in order to maximise potential, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice.

Possess effective time management and personal organisation skills.

To manage allocated resources effectively and efficiently. This includes maintaining the correct skill mix of staff for patient dependency, bed management, utilisation of time, pharmacy stocks, equipment and maintenance / repairs.

To lead an agreed area of unit management e.g. infection control, tissue viability, teaching etc.

Working for our organisation

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.  

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. 

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. 

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. 

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.