Job summary
We are seeking highly motivated, successful professional nurse to join our Critical Care Directorate as a Senior Nurse.
You will have significant post registration experience with a proven track record of excellent leadership and managerial skills.This post offers an exciting opportunity to implement new ways of working to support patient flow, maintain and improve high quality care
In return we offer you the opportunity to develop and enhance your career / skill set with a team of like-minded Senior Managers committed to improving patient care.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an additional Band 8a Senior Nurse Manager for the Critical Care Directorate, to play a key leadership and management role, as the first phase of a planned expansion is currently underway for our developing Critical Care Unit.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day line management of the nursing staff, the quality and safety agenda, clinical governance and service pathways. You will also work with areas of responsibility to support the governance and assurance of the services.
You will possess highly developed leadership skills and management expertise and have a commitment to successfully delivering an expanding tertiary critical care service. Your skill set will include a proven track record in managing a large team, and experience and knowledge of managing the acuity, flow and capacity of a clinical service.
You will be expected to support the development of all staff within the service and deliver on the key performance indicators and outcomes working alongside the Lead and Senior Nurses, the directorate management team, and a team of Senior Nurse Managers for other areas within the Specialist Services Clinical Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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
- oRegistered Nurse - currently registered with NMC
- oMasters in relevant health related subject or equivalent experience.
- oLeadership development
Skills
Essential
- oClear vision for best practice and positive management of change
- oProven ability of practice development and innovation
- oAble to lead on, prioritise and manage service workload, balancing short term, unpredictable problems with demands and long-term objectives
Desirable
- oChange management, service improvement tools and techniques
Experience
Essential
- oClinically credible with experience of multi-disciplinary working
- oSubstantial post registration experience including clinical leadership, team management and with a reputation for professional innovation and excellence.
- oManagement of complex, sensitive and contentious situations
- oExperience of managing budgets and financial control
Desirable
- oService improvement experience
Special Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of Professional Nursing agenda, NHS Performance Management, Clinical Governance and Quality & Safety
- oEvidence of highly developed specialist knowledge which has been underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oConsistently exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others.
- oProactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment.
- oIs energetic, determined and focussed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse - currently registered with NMC
- oMasters in relevant health related subject or equivalent experience.
- oLeadership development
Skills
Essential
- oClear vision for best practice and positive management of change
- oProven ability of practice development and innovation
- oAble to lead on, prioritise and manage service workload, balancing short term, unpredictable problems with demands and long-term objectives
Desirable
- oChange management, service improvement tools and techniques
Experience
Essential
- oClinically credible with experience of multi-disciplinary working
- oSubstantial post registration experience including clinical leadership, team management and with a reputation for professional innovation and excellence.
- oManagement of complex, sensitive and contentious situations
- oExperience of managing budgets and financial control
Desirable
- oService improvement experience
Special Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of Professional Nursing agenda, NHS Performance Management, Clinical Governance and Quality & Safety
- oEvidence of highly developed specialist knowledge which has been underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oConsistently exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others.
- oProactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment.
- oIs energetic, determined and focussed
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).
