Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and compassionate Senior Nurse who can bring their clinical and leadership expertise to this role within Medicine Clinical Board at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
Working closely with the Lead nurse and the Director of Nursing for Medicine, you will provide expert professional advice. You will be expected to lead areas of work involving patient safety and experience and staff recruitment, whilst providing strong leadership to the nursing teams within Integrated medicine
The Integrated Medicine Directorate has 19 wards covering 4 sites with the main bed base being at both the University Hospital Llandough and University Hospital of Wales. Alongside the wards there are a variety of Clinical Nurse Specialist Teams.
If you are seeking a high profile Senior Nurse position, and wish to play a key role within the Senior Management Directorate team then this post provides the perfect development opportunity for you. We are searching for someone who shares our values that:
- We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
- We trust one another
- We respect each other
- We take personal responsibility
- We treat people with kindness
- We act with integrity
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be a visible leader, acting as a role model for best practice, providing both operational and strategic leadership, clinical advice, and support for staff in relation to all aspects of nursing.The post-holder will have an excellent understanding of the national professional nursing agenda and will raise the profile of nursing within Medicine and the wider organisation.
The post-holder will provide professional advice and support to all professional groups within Integrated Medicine whilst promoting a culture of openness and transparency.
The post holder will be expected to develop innovative practice in relation to the provision of nursing services to patients.
The post holder will be expected to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the Directorate discharges its functions effectively and efficiently.
The post holder will assume professional nursing leadership and line management responsibility to the Ward Sisters and their teams.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.
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
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Consistently exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others and evidence of drive, enthusiasm and commitment
- Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment
- Evidence of personal attributes conducive to effective leadership
- Able to challenge
Desirable
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Professional Nursing agenda, NHS Performance Management, Clinical Governance and Quality & Safety
- Extensive knowledge and appreciation of national policies and standards
- Evidence of highly developed specialist knowledge which has been underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability of practice development and innovation
- Able to work effectively and achieve deadlines, delegating appropriately
- Able to analyse, synthesise and present knowledge and information to influence key decisions.
- Able to lead on, prioritise and manage service workload, balancing short term, unpredictable problems with demands and long - term objectives
- Evidence of the ability to think strategically and influence at an operational and strategic level.
- IT Skills & standard keyboard skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinically credible with experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Successful management of change and service modernisation
- Substantial post registration experience including clinical leadership, team management and with a reputation for professional innovation and excellence.
- Experience of investigating conduct/professional issues and Management of complex, sensitive and contentious situations
- Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of managing Safeguarding incidents including the MHA, MCA & DOLs
- Experience of managing budgets and financial control
Desirable
- Formal project management experience
- Service improvement experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - currently registered with NMC
- Educated to Degree level
- Masters in relevant health related subject or equivalent experience.
- Leadership development
- Evidence of certified/diploma level training in clinical condition management or working towards
Desirable
- Level 3 & 4 POVA/child protection training
- Post Graduate Management Diploma
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Consistently exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others and evidence of drive, enthusiasm and commitment
- Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment
- Evidence of personal attributes conducive to effective leadership
- Able to challenge
Desirable
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Professional Nursing agenda, NHS Performance Management, Clinical Governance and Quality & Safety
- Extensive knowledge and appreciation of national policies and standards
- Evidence of highly developed specialist knowledge which has been underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability of practice development and innovation
- Able to work effectively and achieve deadlines, delegating appropriately
- Able to analyse, synthesise and present knowledge and information to influence key decisions.
- Able to lead on, prioritise and manage service workload, balancing short term, unpredictable problems with demands and long - term objectives
- Evidence of the ability to think strategically and influence at an operational and strategic level.
- IT Skills & standard keyboard skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinically credible with experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Successful management of change and service modernisation
- Substantial post registration experience including clinical leadership, team management and with a reputation for professional innovation and excellence.
- Experience of investigating conduct/professional issues and Management of complex, sensitive and contentious situations
- Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of managing Safeguarding incidents including the MHA, MCA & DOLs
- Experience of managing budgets and financial control
Desirable
- Formal project management experience
- Service improvement experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - currently registered with NMC
- Educated to Degree level
- Masters in relevant health related subject or equivalent experience.
- Leadership development
- Evidence of certified/diploma level training in clinical condition management or working towards
Desirable
- Level 3 & 4 POVA/child protection training
- Post Graduate Management Diploma
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).
