Deputy Surgical Ward Manager

3 weeks ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom NHS Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Ward Manager to join our team at Cotehele Ward, a 10-bedded, purpose-built mixed unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clinical leadership and management support to the nursing team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and contributing to the overall success of the ward.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess patient care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate programs of care
  • Manage the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of written standards of care and electronic records
  • Support the Ward Manager in responding to concerns or complaints
  • Act as a clinical role model, demonstrating high standards of nursing practice
  • Participate in clinical supervision as a supervisor
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other mental health professionals
  • Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives
Requirements
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration
  • At least two years of post-registration experience at Band 6 in an acute NHS setting or similar setting
  • Experience of CPA/risk management, HR, sickness management, and performance within the workforce
  • Experience of Root Cause Analysis, complaint response, and SI investigation processes
  • Chairing complex risk management meetings
  • Research and development projects
  • Managing infection control policies in a ward setting
About Us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health and social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon. We are committed to involving the people we care for, families, and carers in everything we do, working towards co-production where we can. We prioritize the development of our employees, offering protected CPD time, various development pathways, and ongoing regular training packages.

What We Offer
  • Protected CPD time for registered staff
  • Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
  • Access and funding for training, including the Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course, and Scholarship into Nurse Training
  • A robust preceptorship program
  • A bespoke induction program
  • Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organization


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