Job summary
The Ambulatory Care Ward Manager will be responsible for the day to day operational management of the Ambulatory Care Department including the environment, the quality and safety of service delivered and for the safe and efficient flow of patents through the Department They will report to the Senior Operational Nurse and provide direct line management to the nursing staff within the ambulatory care service and professional support to the AOS and IO teams who function in the Ambulatory Care area.
Main duties of the job
- Be the nominated deputy for the Ward Manager on first floor ward across all relevant functions and clinical services and attend relevant professional and operational meetings. They will actively contribute to the delivery of the Quality, Safety and Assurance agenda across the Cancer Centre.
- Provide compassionate leadership in respect of delivery of service and cancer centre objectives and provide a highly visible and accessible presence in clinical and all other areas within the directorate.
- Provide professional nurse leadership (strategic and operational) and act as a professional role model to all nurses and take corrective action to uphold Trust standards and the profession.
- Will participate in the cancer centre Senior Nurse / Operational Pager rota to provide operational and clinical advice and be expected to provide clinical support to the treatment helpline, professional advice and leadership across a range of shifts including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse on an appropriate part of the NMC register
- IT literacy and evidence of regular use of IT systems e.g. WCP, Chemocare, CANISC, Microsoft packages e.g. PowerPoint Excel and Word
- Degree level nurse education
- IQT Silver
- Evidence of leadership experience
Desirable
- Desirable (for use in shortlisting) MSc or working towards
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership training
- IQT Silver
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Oncology or similar specialty e.g. Palliative Care
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Skilled in expanded nursing practices
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
Desirable
- Evidence of change management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and coordinate a team
- Demonstrate team building and motivating skills
Desirable
- Understanding and use of DATIX
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse on an appropriate part of the NMC register
- IT literacy and evidence of regular use of IT systems e.g. WCP, Chemocare, CANISC, Microsoft packages e.g. PowerPoint Excel and Word
- Degree level nurse education
- IQT Silver
- Evidence of leadership experience
Desirable
- Desirable (for use in shortlisting) MSc or working towards
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership training
- IQT Silver
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Oncology or similar specialty e.g. Palliative Care
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Skilled in expanded nursing practices
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
Desirable
- Evidence of change management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and coordinate a team
- Demonstrate team building and motivating skills
Desirable
- Understanding and use of DATIX
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
