Deputy Ward Manager *Internal Applications*

Ensure the organisation and leadership of nursing and midwifery services supports the delivery of the highest standards of patient care in the pursuance of the Trust's objectives. The core nursing team is responsible for ensuring that effective systems of work are in place to ensure the safe delivery of evidence based patient care. Support effective patient flows and management of resources in the allocated clinical area in the Trust.

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Other Requirements

Essential: - Flexible working; - Willing to undertake teaching and educate other professionals and students; - commitment to continuing professional development.

Personal Circumstances

Essential: - Empathy; - Motivation; - Enthusiasm; - Positive approach to change; - Non-judgemental

Skills and aptitudes

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse, with active registration.; - Relevant training at level 2 or equivalent.; - NST 307 or equivalent.

Desirable: - Band 6 leadership experience

Knowledge and Experience