Deputy Unit Sister ENT Outpatients RGH

Job summary

An excellent and rare opportunity has arisen for a full time Deputy Team Leader to support the ENT Outpatients Department, based in Royal Gwent Hospital but with the expectation you may need to cover satellite clinics in the rest of ABUHB

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Deputy Sister / Deputy Charge Nurse with a keen interest in ENT Nursing to support the ENT Outpatient Unit .

You will need to be committed to providing high quality nursing care, and provide evidence of strong leadership and a clear ability to mentor and support junior staff. You will need be a highly visible leader and be experienced as a professional role model. Working in a progressively changing environment you will need to promote the Trust's values and be committed to high standards of service delivery. You will also need to show strong clinical skills and be able to develop opportunities to improve our patient's experience and support the current departmental management.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership, and management skills. A level of experience in ENT and Outpatient nursing would be preferred, with a clear understanding of current healthcare issues.

The main duties incorporate supporting and deputising for the ward manager within OPD when necessary, enabling the Unit to function as seamlessly as possible and facilitating safe, individualised care for each service user.

Hours are mainly between Monday to Friday but there may be some weekend working

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Unit Manager is a senior member of the ENT Outpatient team and will be responsible for the care of patients attending the department and supporting the Unit Manager with the day to day clinical management of the Unit. You must have excellent communication skills, be highly motivated and have the ability to respond effectively to arising acute medical conditions and also be aware of patient's physical health needs. You will need to have sound clinical practice and be able so show guidance to junior staff, be adaptable, and capable of delivering a high standard of care for all our patients .

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.