Deputy Ward Manager - OSRU - 9 month fixed term
Abingdon
Other
£39,959 - £48,117 Per annum | Pro rata
Expires: 21/05/2026
Band 6
Fixed term: 9 months (none)
About the Role
Job overview
Would you like to progress to the next level of your nursing career?
Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (OSRU) is looking to recruit a new Deputy Ward Manager on a 9 month fixed term contract to join our wonderful supportive and friendly team, this is a maternity cover position.
You will be passionate about supporting and leading on our nursing team’s professional and clinical development to enable them to develop and advance within their roles whilst being a proactive role model to influence and support, therefore excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
If you want to be part of a great team, then we would love to hear from you!
Please note - Interviews will be held Face to Face.
Main duties of the job
As an experienced Nurse, you will be part of the Senior Ward Team, assisting the Ward Manger and working collaboratively with the Clinical Development Nurse and other Deputy Ward Managers to ensure a high-quality patient focused service is provided.
Our inpatient ward provides rehabilitation care along with more advanced sub-acute nursing skills and complex discharge planning.
We believe in developing our staff and have training opportunities available to help you nourish and grow in this role. Our team values everyone’s contributions and we are always looking at new initiatives to help our patient’s recovery.
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Leading the registered and unregistered nursing staff in support of their professional development and in the promotion of best practice. Ensuring that a responsive high-quality patient focused service is delivered.
Working effectively and in partnership with key members of the Multidisciplinary Team in the hospital and locality to promote and facilitate effective patient care and discharge.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current NMC RGN Registration
- Experience of Clinical Supervision
- Evidence of ongoing development and education
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working with multi-disciplinary teams and other professionals
- Range of clinical experience and working with older people
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and problem solving skills
- Discharge planning
- Evidence of leadership, supervisory and management skills
Desirable criteria
- Community experience
- Change management skills
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Creativity, approachable, friendly
- Flexible approach to work
- Able to cope with the physical demands of the post
- Ability to seek and accept support
Desirable criteria
- Managing a team
Documents to Download
Job Description and Person Spec (PDF, 220.7KB)
Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)
Recruiter Contact Details
Name: Olamide Olaleye
Title: Ward Manager
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01865 904259