Job summary
1. We are seeking a highly motivated, successful professional nurse to join our Adult Mental Health Directorate team in the role of Inpatient Senior Nurse Manager.
You will have significant post registration experience with a proven track record of excellent leadership and managerial skills and embody the Cardiff and Vale UHB's Health board values.
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 in this pivotal role to the service.
Main duties of the job
1. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated and creative nurse to help shape and advance the direction for nursing at a senior level in the fields of Inpatient Adult Mental Health care.
You will provide professional leadership to the mental health nurses in Adult Acute and Psychiatric Intensive Care settings.
You will contribute to the Mental Health Services for Adult Directorate in terms of the shaping the clinical nursing strategy, and shaping the service as a whole. You will play a significant role in developing our inpatient services, and you will be part of the Directorate's drive to improve and maintain clinical governance, quality and safety and service delivery.
As the successful applicant you will have experience at Sister / Charge Nurse level (or equivalent) and will demonstrate a familiarity with managing service change and communicating service objectives to your teams in an effective and successful way. You will exemplify the characteristics of enthusiasm, positivity and resilience.
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 Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
Providing clinical leadership to the nursing establishments with Adult Inpatient Services
Provide day to day line management of ward nurses, resources and financial management.
Operationally line manage all nurses within the Adult Inpatient Service including Acute, Intensive Care and Site Co-Ordinator teams.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
Providing clinical leadership to the nursing establishments with Adult Inpatient Services
Provide day to day line management of ward nurses, resources and financial management.
Operationally line manage all nurses within the Adult Inpatient Service including Acute, Intensive Care and Site Co-Ordinator teams.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Currently Registered with NMC
- Educated to Degree Level
- Masters in relevant health related subject or equivalent
- Leadership Developement
- Evidence of ongoing, relevant CPD
Desirable
- Level 3 & 4 POVA/child protection training
- Post Graduate Management Diploma
- Teaching and Assessing Module
Experience
Essential
- Clinically credible with experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Successful management of change and service modernisation
- Substantial post registration experience including clinnical leadership, team management and with reputation for professional innovation and excellence
- Experience of establishing, developing and managing clinical services
- Experience of investigating conduct/professional issues
- Experience of working with internal and exerna stakeholders
- Management of complex, sensitive and contentious situations
- Experience of managing Safeguarding incidents
- Experience of managing budgets and financial control
Desirable
- Service improvement experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Consistently exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others
- Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment
- Evidence of personal attributes conducive to effective leadership
- Evidence of drive, enthusiasm and commitment.
- Achieves work: life balance
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Currently Registered with NMC
- Educated to Degree Level
- Masters in relevant health related subject or equivalent
- Leadership Developement
- Evidence of ongoing, relevant CPD
Desirable
- Level 3 & 4 POVA/child protection training
- Post Graduate Management Diploma
- Teaching and Assessing Module
Experience
Essential
- Clinically credible with experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Successful management of change and service modernisation
- Substantial post registration experience including clinnical leadership, team management and with reputation for professional innovation and excellence
- Experience of establishing, developing and managing clinical services
- Experience of investigating conduct/professional issues
- Experience of working with internal and exerna stakeholders
- Management of complex, sensitive and contentious situations
- Experience of managing Safeguarding incidents
- Experience of managing budgets and financial control
Desirable
- Service improvement experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Consistently exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others
- Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment
- Evidence of personal attributes conducive to effective leadership
- Evidence of drive, enthusiasm and commitment.
- Achieves work: life balance
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Hafan-Y-Coed Hospital,
University Hospital Llandough - Llandough Hospital Site
Penarth
CF642XX
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
