Job Description

Are you ready to enhance your skills in nurse leadership and management? An exciting opportunity awaits you on Chestnut Ward as a Deputy Ward Leader.



Chestnut Ward is a 28-bed medical unit specialising in frailty. We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic individuals with exceptional communication skills.



This role will empower you to develop your clinical, leadership, and management abilities, helping you achieve your personal and professional aspirations.



As Deputy Ward Leader, you will be pivotal in establishing and upholding high standards of patient care. You will serve as a role model, championing quality, evidence-based practice, and nurturing the nursing team. You will also play a crucial role in managing the department effectively in the absence of the Senior Ward Leader.



To qualify, you must have at least three years of post-registration experience and be prepared to work in partnership with the Ward Leader.



Deliver a high standard of care, always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation



Excellent communication skills



Able to prioritise own workload and that of others



ensuring that standards of hospital cleanliness are maintained on their ward/department and are met at all times



Organisation & prioritisation skills



Time management skills



Experience in conflict management and resolution



Act as a senior member of the nursing team, deputising for the ward Manager in their absence



Demonstrate exemplary clinical skills and capabilities



Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants



27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)



A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave



Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme



NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme



An extensive range of learning and development opportunities



Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers



For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment:

job description.



Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.



Working for the Trust



Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.



Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net .



As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.



Armed Forces Friendly Employer



We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.