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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has  arisen and we are in the position to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to work on The Brambles Ward, which is an OP Acute Inpatient  Ward based at The Woodlands.

The successful candidate will provide senior nursing leadership to the ward nursing team in support of the Ward Manager.  They will have a degree of clinical experience and leadership that provides expertise and confidence to the nursing team and ward overall.

They will have defined delegated responsibilities from the Ward Manager.

Main duties of the job

Work as Senior Nurse in a ward ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families and visitors.
Apply relevant policies and statutory requirements within the ward and hospital framework of governance and communicates requirements to the team.
Ensure risk is assessed and managed across the immediate and wider working environment and that statutory requirements are met.
Respect and apply the requirements of equality and diversity, promoting and role modelling these across the team.
Identify deficits in skill mix and safe staffing levels and act to address these
Supervise a defined group of team members and contribute to their overall personal development, mandatory training and appraisal process, recognising the skills required across the team. This will include addressing any performance issues that are below the expected standard.
Act as a role model to promote a culture of learning development, inquiry and a team vision.
Implement, monitor and evaluate therapeutic interventions within an overall care programme, enabling people with mental health and or learning disability needs to develop coping strategies.
Actively support and contribute to effective Multi-Disciplinary Working
Contribute to the process of collaboratively assessing and acting on risks of harm, danger and abuse.
Undertake lead roles for the ward, as agreed with the Ward Manager.
Deputise for the Ward Manager as required.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/