Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Deputy Head of Nursing

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Primary Care and Community Services Division in the role of Deputy Head of Nursing. This post is integral in delivering the divisional priorities aligned to the strategic direction, which focuses on place-based care. The post holder will be aligned to a specific locality(s) and will work in collaboration with the locality leadership team and Neighbourhood Care Network teams to deliver safe, high-quality care based on the principles of Marmot and care closer to home.

The postholder will provide professional support to a delegated portfolio which will encompass the breadth of both primary and community services. They will be required to deputise for the Head of Nursing as appropriate and will provide leadership, professional and managerial support within the Division.

The post holder will contribute to the development of clinical services and nursing practice from a strategic and operational perspective. In addition, they will be a key person in supporting the Divisional Risk, Patient Safety and Quality agenda.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Primary Care and Community Services Division in the role of Deputy Head of Nursing. This post is integral in delivering the divisional priorities aligned to the strategic direction, which focuses on place-based care. The post holder will be aligned to a specific locality(s) and will work in collaboration with the locality leadership team and Neighbourhood Care Network teams to deliver safe, high-quality care based on the principles of Marmot and care closer to home.

The postholder will provide professional support to a delegated portfolio which will encompass the breadth of both primary and community services. They will be required to deputise for the Head of Nursing as appropriate and will provide leadership, professional and managerial support within the Division.

The post holder will contribute to the development of clinical services and nursing practice from a strategic and operational perspective. In addition, they will be a key person in supporting the Divisional Risk, Patient Safety and Quality agenda.

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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

07 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£59,857 to £69,553 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-NMR474-0624

Job locations

Llanarth House

Unit 1, Newbridge Gateway

Pontypool

NP11 5GH


Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Primary Care and Community Services Division in the role of Deputy Head of Nursing. This post is integral in delivering the divisional priorities aligned to the strategic direction, which focuses on place-based care. The post holder will be aligned to a specific locality(s) and will work in collaboration with the locality leadership team and Neighbourhood Care Network teams to deliver safe, high-quality care based on the principles of Marmot and care closer to home.

The postholder will provide professional support to a delegated portfolio which will encompass the breadth of both primary and community services. They will be required to deputise for the Head of Nursing as appropriate and will provide leadership, professional and managerial support within the Division.

The post holder will contribute to the development of clinical services and nursing practice from a strategic and operational perspective. In addition, they will be a key person in supporting the Divisional Risk, Patient Safety and Quality agenda.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Primary Care and Community Services Division in the role of Deputy Head of Nursing. This post is integral in delivering the divisional priorities aligned to the strategic direction, which focuses on place-based care. The post holder will be aligned to a specific locality(s) and will work in collaboration with the locality leadership team and Neighbourhood Care Network teams to deliver safe, high-quality care based on the principles of Marmot and care closer to home.

The postholder will provide professional support to a delegated portfolio which will encompass the breadth of both primary and community services. They will be required to deputise for the Head of Nursing as appropriate and will provide leadership, professional and managerial support within the Division.

The post holder will contribute to the development of clinical services and nursing practice from a strategic and operational perspective. In addition, they will be a key person in supporting the Divisional Risk, Patient Safety and Quality agenda.

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

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  • Qualifications

Supporting Evidence

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Person Specification

essential criteria

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  • Qualifications

Supporting Evidence

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  • Experience

Experience

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  • Experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Llanarth House

Unit 1, Newbridge Gateway

Pontypool

NP11 5GH


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Llanarth House

Unit 1, Newbridge Gateway

Pontypool

NP11 5GH


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Divisional Nurse

Joanne Lane

joanne.lane2@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

07 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£59,857 to £69,553 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-NMR474-0624

Job locations

Llanarth House

Unit 1, Newbridge Gateway

Pontypool

NP11 5GH


Supporting documents

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