Deputy Ward Manager | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 02 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 November 2025 |
| Location: | Canterbury, CT1 3NG |
| Company: | East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7341468/344-1468KCH |
Summary
By working clinically as a member of the nursing team you will work in partnership with the Ward Manger to provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership for a ward-based team of qualified and non-qualified staff. The post holder will be required to deputize in the absence of the Ward Manager and ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care.
Leading clinical nursing practice within the clinical area.
Securing and assuring the highest standards of clinical care with the support of the Ward Manager and Head of Nursing.
The effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the Manager within the Directorate Clinical Governance Framework.
Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and adhere to data protection law
Comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures, including infection prevention and control, risk management, health and safety, safeguarding children and adults, financial management and use of resources
Act at all times in accordance with the professional Codes of Conduct and accountability relevant to your role
Participate in annual mandatory training.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.
If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Oct 2025