Description
The Band 6 Sister/Deputy Ward Manager is an experienced registered nurse who must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the nursing, midwifery, and multidisciplinary teams.
The post holder is expected to represent their department professionally, supporting both the Clinical Leadership Team and the wider clinical workforce in the delivery of high-quality, standardised, evidence-based care.
The role requires the provision of effective, holistic, individualised, and patient-centred care to patients and their families, ensuring that care is delivered to the highest possible standards.
The post holder is responsible for maintaining evidence-based practice at all times, continually developing their knowledge and skills in line with Trust policies, best practice guidelines, multidisciplinary working, and the NMC Code.
As a senior member of the ward team, the Band 6 Sister/Deputy Ward Manager demonstrates strong leadership skills, contributes actively to service improvement and development, and supports the implementation of change to enhance patient outcomes and experience.
The post holder works collaboratively within the team to support, supervise, and develop junior staff and students, fostering a positive learning environment that encourages professional growth, continuous development, and high standards of care.
Main duties of the job
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, ensuring individualised, holistic, and evidence-based care is delivered in partnership with patients, families, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Coordinate the delivery of care across the ward/department, ensuring patient needs are met safely, effectively, and compassionately.
- Act as a clinical role model, providing specialist knowledge, advice, and support to nursing colleagues, healthcare professionals, patients, and relatives.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient records in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards, and legal requirements.
- Ensure patients and relatives receive clear, accurate, and sensitive information, enabling them to participate in decisions regarding their care and treatment.
- Support the implementation of clinical guidelines, policies, and evidence-based practice, participating in audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with Ward Managers, Matrons, Heads of Nursing, and the multidisciplinary team to continuously improve standards of care, patient safety, and patient experience.
- Promote health education and wellbeing by providing patients and families with information and support to maintain healthy lifestyles and self-manage health conditions where appropriate.
Benefits
- Development opportunities
- Flexible working
- Strong focus on wellbeing
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (part 1 register)
- Evidence of presentation/teaching skills
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Leadership and mentorship courses
Experience
- Ability to assess, plan care and evaluate care for a variety of patients
- Recent post registration experience within the relevant clinical setting