Deputy Ward Manager - Bristol

Job SummaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Registered General Nurse to join the multidisciplinary team at Emersons Green NHS Treatment Centre. At Emersons Green, we only treat NHS patients and we're focused on providing the best possible, personalised care to the people of Bristol, Bath, North and North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. In 2014 The Sunday Times named Bristol as the best city in Britain in which to live, in 2015 it was the European Green Capital and in 2017 Rough Guide included it in one of the top 10 cities to visit in the world. With two railway stations you can easily reach London, Swansea and Cardiff as well as taking advantage of services to Birmingham and the North East. You also benefit from being close to the M4 as well as Bristol Airport. First opened in 2009, Emersons Green NHS Treatment Centre was awarded 'Good' in its last CQC Inspection in July 2016. The site offers state of the art operating facilities with care provided by highly trained clinical professionals who are able to take advantage of some of the best training and development opportunities in healthcare. Relocation packages available. Responsible ToWard ManagerKey ResponsibilitiesAs the Deputy Ward Manager, your role will comprise of both clinical and managerial duties. You will be expected to assist in the efficient running of the ward, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and their carers. You will also provide support, advice and guidance to all staff delivering patient care and will work closely with the multidisciplinary team. Working with the Ward Manager you will foster an environment in which high quality cost effective services are delivered and where creativity, innovation and staff development all underpin the approach to managing the ward area in which each member of staff is recognised and valued. You will be an integral part of the ward team and multidisciplinary team as a whole. You will provide clinical knowledge and expertise to this group of patients and will take charge of the ward as senior nurse in charge. Qualifications??? NMC Registered General Nurse Level 1 with surgical experience in a number of specialties ??? Basic / Intermediate life support skills ??? ECG and Venupuncture training ??? Teaching qualification/ ENB 998 or equivalent would be beneficialAdditional InformationThe salary for this role is ??30,000 - ??36,000 per annum dependent on experience. Candidates will need to be flexible regarding shift patterns as the role covers 7 days a week, 24 hours, including bank holidays. Management hours will be worked during the week and clinical shifts at any time. This role is 30% managerial and 70% clinical. At Emersons Green, we offer day case and in-patient surgery across the following areas: dental surgery, ear, nose and throat procedures, endoscopy, general surgery, gynaecology, minor orthopaedic surgery, diagnostic imaging, pain management, ophthalmology, and urology. In addition we also provide diagnostic services, using the latest X-ray and ultrasound technology. For more information about Emersons Green, please visit Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check. At Care UK, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.