Deputy Ward Manager

• Support the Ward Manager in the day-to-day operational management of Delamere Ward
• Provide visible clinical leadership and ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care.
• Assist with workforce management, including staff deployment, rostering and maintaining safe staffing levels.
• Support clinical governance activities, including audits, quality improvement projects, monitoring compliance and implementing action plans.
• Participate in the investigation and management of incidents, complaints, risks and near misses
• Monitor compliance with Trust policies, procedures and safety standards, including infection prevention and control requirements.
• Support staff development through supervision, appraisal, training, competency assessment and ongoing performance support.
• Act as a key liaison between treatment hubs and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and service delivery.
• Support local assurance and governance requirements, including audits, environmental safety checks, fire safety, water flushing and other compliance activities.
• Deputise for the Ward Manager as required and provide management cover during periods of leave
• Contribute to service development initiatives and support the delivery of high-quality patient experience and outcomes.
• Promote a positive team culture and support staff wellbeing, engagement and professional development.

• Kind
• Empowered
• Responsible
• Inclusive

Essential

• 1st level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Relevant management or leadership qualification
• UKONS SACT Passport or NM6 995 Chemotherapy Administration and Care.
• NM6 999 Foundations in Cancer Care.
• NM6 998 Cancer Treatments and Care
• NM6 996 Chemotherapy Principles and Care
• ILS Trained

Essential

• Excellent Leadership skills
• Previous experience in a SACT clinical environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision making
• Staff leadership and motivation
• Professional accountability and emotional resilience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experiencer in cancer care
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Experience/involvement in research or audit
• Experience in incident investigation
• Competent in the delivery of all SACT
• Competent in Cannulation/Phlebotomy/CVAD/Urinary catheters

Desirable

• Knowledge of HR processes and staff wellbeing
• Knowledge of clinical Governance
• Knowledge of clinical Governance Knowledge in leading service improvement