Help us make a difference to people with life-limiting illnesses…
At The Myton Hospices, we provide specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses, and their loved ones, from the point of diagnosis to end of life. We are a much-loved and well supported charity, at the heart of our community. We have three hospices, a range of community services, and 26 charity shops in Coventry and Warwickshire.
About the role
An opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager in our Warwick Inpatient Unit. This post will ensure there is close communication across the Myton at Home and
Inpatient teams, providing support across the community and inpatient setting as
needed and work closely with the Deputy manager in Myton at home.
This could be the role for you if you are an experienced Registered Nurse looking to stretch and develop yourself.
Alongside deputising for and supporting the Ward Manager with leading the nursing team, you’ll also need to foster an atmosphere that reflects our philosophy and approach.
Your role will include:
• Acting as a role model, providing guidance, and leading by example
• Ensuring an effective clinical learning environment, identifying staff learning needs, and promoting a culture of learning
• Supporting the Ward Manager with managing team members, including
appraisals, performance management and absence management
• Participating in the recruitment and induction of staff members and volunteers
• Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and monitoring care to ensure
high standards, and taking action if standards are not met
• Ensuring effective, efficient utilisation of time, people and resources through
delegating tasks to appropriate staff members, supporting staff development,
prudent stock control, and involvement in admission and discharge
• Participating in both the off-duty roster and the senior staff on-call rota
It will be based on site in Warwick.
About you
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Current NMC registration and a degree/diploma-level nursing qualification
- An assessing, mentoring or teaching qualification
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
- Experience of leading a multidisciplinary team and mentoring/supervising nursing staff
- Awareness of and experience of participating in audits, research and clinical governance
- Interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication
This role will require an enhanced DBS check including the adult’s barred list because you will be providing healthcare to adults.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Myton, we encourage you to share this with us.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minorities, who are currently under-represented in our hospices. We also believe our interview process should be inclusive and transparent. If there is anything missing, or a way we can improve, please do let us know.
Benefits of working at Myton
Myton is an amazing place to work, where the role every person plays has a positive impact for our patients, living with terminal illnesses, and their families. In recognition of this, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
- NHS pension
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with long service
- Additional leave purchasing
- Free parking at our hospice sites
- Winter savings club
- Discount schemes including Blue Light Card
- Dedicated staff wellbeing team & mental health first aiders
- Colleague Support Service: confidential financial, legal & mental health support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site flu jabs
- Free feminine hygiene products
- 24/7 GP access
- Free eye tests
- #DoingOurBit online fitness and wellbeing platform
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply’ below to answer a few short questions and attach your CV.
If you would prefer a paper application form, or if you have any questions including support or adjustments, please contact Myton Recruitment on 01926 838 849, recruitment@mytonhospice.org or by post: HR, Warwick Myton Hospice, Myton Lane, Warwick, CV34 6PX.
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