Deputy Ward Manager

o Assist the Ward or Department Manager in managing the Ward or Department, deputising for them in their absence

o Act as a role model to other staff by participating in direct patient care demonstrating an advanced level of practice and knowledge, encouraging the expansion of nurses skills and knowledge

o Provide assistance to junior staff in the assessment, planning and delivery of care

o Under the direction of the Ward Manager, take an active role in Clinical Governance issues within the area of responsibilityo Assist the Ward/Departmental Manager in encouraging effective and timely verbal and/or written communications to patients/clients, relatives, visitors and colleagues

o Take a proactive role in developing effective and supportive teamwork.

Support staff supervision, appraisal, competency assessment, and professional development.

Please see job description

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training

Desirable: - Management qualification; - Recognised teaching qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential: - Relevant Clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality

Desirable: - Student nurse assessor; - Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff; - Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages