Deputy Nursing Manager FTC

Deputy Nursing Manager | Wards | Full Time |12 Months - Fixed Term Contract | Leeds - LS8

Spire Leeds is looking for a Deputy Nursing Manager who will provide excellent clinical and management leadership, appropriate advice and support to other colleagues in the department. This is a full time role of 37.5hrs per week, on a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Spire Leeds Hospital, located in Roundhay, Leeds, has been treating patients for almost 30 years. We are the region's largest private hospital in terms of the range of services we offer and the number of consultants we work with. The hospital offers a range of services and facilities including four operating theatres, a sterile services department, a dedicated endoscopy suite, and a diagnostic and imaging department with an MRI and CT scanner. There are outpatient and physiotherapy departments providing services six days per week

Duties and responsibilities

• Support with ensuring the efficient and safe running of the department
• Lead by example, acting as a positive role model for all colleagues, promoting team working and managing the department skill mix in the absence of the Manager to deliver clinically effective, high quality, safe person centred care
• Support with the line management and leadership of the in-patient services team including recruitment, induction, mandatory training, identification of learning and development needs through performance review and personal development planning, matters of discipline and grievance
• Responsible for maintenance of staff personal files ensuring these are complete and up to date e.g. annual leave, training, sickness and any other absence
• Support with resolving and manage complaints and patient feedback in line with Spire Policy
• Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with GDPR and Spire Policies
• Promote best practice in health & safety and security
• Support in employing innovative methods of improving service delivery in line with the Regulatory Requirements, aiming towards achieving rating of Good and Outstanding
• Ensure all audits/reviews of the departments and their performance are undertaken and implement and complete action plans in response to findings

Who we're looking for

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• Relevant post-registration qualification
• Previous experience as a Ward Manager, Deputy Charge Nurse or Senior Charge Nurse
• Ability to manage, motivate, support, develop and lead the department
• Expert knowledge of clinical practice

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together
• Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

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