Deputy Ward Manager

To lead and deliver patient centred care aligned with the trust vision and collaborating for care strategy

To support and assist the Ward Manager to provide continuing responsibility for the ward.

To provide leadership and support to the unit nursing team

In the absence of the Ward Manager, to assume responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the unit/dept.

To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to acute inpatient service users.

To ensure the optimum level of safe and effective care within the allocated resources

Act as a resource and source of expertise to the unit team

Support the unit team to build on their own practice , progress their career and enhance their expertise through robust supervision and access to training and development

To ensure a continuously improving service, in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework, Use clinical skills and knowledge to provide specialist advice and support to peer group staff, patients and relatives.

Act as a clinical expert and positive role model for all staff.

Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to nursing and non-nursing staff, within the nursing environment and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines within the nursing environment.

Lead and develop the supervision and management of clinical nursing practice within the area of responsibility to ensure safe and effective holistic evidenced based care.

Lead in the development of clinical standards ensuring these are set, embedded and monitored in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the ward manger.

Responsible for the assessment implementation and evaluation of care plans for individual service users.

Work as a key worker advising and supporting colleagues as required

To take charge of the unit in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility, this includes the role of bed manager for the unit.

To teach and supervise the team, including qualified, non-qualified and learners.

Responsible for reporting to the Team Manager (or nominated deputy) any circumstances that may affect the delivery of care and / or efficient running of the ward.

Ensure all staff adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans


• NHS discounts for staff


• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities


• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme


• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas


• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work


• Day One Flexible Employer


The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.