Deputy Ward Manager - Abbey Ward
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Abingdon, OX14 1AGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
Would you like to progress to the next level of your nursing career? Abbey Ward at Abingdon Community Hospital is looking to recruit a new Deputy Ward...
- As an experienced Nurse, you will be part of the Senior Ward Team, assisting the Ward Manger and working collaboratively with the Clinical Development Nurse and other Deputy Ward Managers to ensure a high-quality patient focused service is provided.
- Leading the registered and unregistered nursing staff in support of their professional development and in the promotion of best practice. Ensuring that a responsive high-quality patient focused service is delivered.
- Working effectively and in partnership with key members of the Multidisciplinary Team in the hospital and locality to promote and facilitate effective patient care and discharge.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Qualifications
Essential: - Current NMC RGN Registration; - Experience of Clinical Supervision; - Evidence of ongoing development and education
Experience
Essential
- Working with multi-disciplinary teams and other professionals
- Range of clinical experience and working with older people
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and problem solving skills
- Discharge planning
- Evidence of leadership, supervisory and management skills
Desirable: - Community experience; - Change management skills
Personal Qualities
Essential: - Creativity, approachable, friendly; - Flexible approach to work; - Able to cope with the physical demands of the post; - Ability to seek and accept support
Desirable: - Managing a team
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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