Deputy Ward Manager Male PICU Ward

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

• Works as Senior Nurse in a Ward or equivalent area ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, their families and visitors.
• Apply relevant policies and statutory requirements within the ward and hospital framework of governance and communicates requirements to the wider team.
• Ensures that risk is assessed and managed across the immediate and wider working environment and that statutory requirements are met.
• Respects and applies the requirements of diversity and inclusion, promoting and role modelling these across the team.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The ideal candidate will hold active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and meet all requirements for revalidation. They will be a trained assessor or supervisor with essential experience in clinical supervision (training in this area is desirable). Evidence of continued professional development and a clear commitment to maintaining and enhancing both clinical and leadership skills are expected. Strong computer literacy is also required. Candidates should have a minimum of 18 months to 2 years of post-registration experience, demonstrating expertise within a relevant clinical specialty.