Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Senior Nurse CHC & Safeguarding

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Job summary

The post holder will work in partnership with health, social care and the independent care sector staff leading both Continuing health care and Complex & Long Term care team safeguarding issues for ABUHB's Complex Care Team.

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

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to lead at a Senior Level within the Complex and Long Term Care Team. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent Managerial, communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the legislative frameworks, policies and procedures in respect of CHC framework 2022 and all Wales Sustainability, Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, Best Interests, decision making and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.A key element of this post is collaborative working with other health, social care and independent professional groups in a range of care settings and community domiciliary care agencies. Essential to the post is the ability to provide expert and skilled clinical advice and support to individuals and teams. Experience of managing teams, complex situations, dispute resolution processes, implementing efficiencies for continuous quality improvement, awareness of financial resources and experience in adult safeguarding investigations and ABUHB putting things right complaint processes.This is a challenging, yet rewarding role and we are looking for an individual who has sound leadership skills and the ability to work within complex areas of work. An individual who is committed, has a progressive outlook and demonstrates a desire to deliver a positive patient experience.

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

19 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-NMR042-0125-A

Job locations

Ty Gwent,

Llantarnum

Cwmbran

NP44 3AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicants should have:

Recent NHS or Care Home experience within the last 12 months is essential.

A proven track record of being reliable and dependable.

A flexible approach to work would be a great advantage.

Please ensure you evidence all of the above mandatory criteria and how you meet the essential and desirable criteria specified in the person specification in your application form. Failure to do so will result in your application not being shortlisted

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

The successful applicants should have:

Recent NHS or Care Home experience within the last 12 months is essential.

A proven track record of being reliable and dependable.

A flexible approach to work would be a great advantage.

Please ensure you evidence all of the above mandatory criteria and how you meet the essential and desirable criteria specified in the person specification in your application form. Failure to do so will result in your application not being shortlisted

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

  • Registered Nurse
  • Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience and training to Masters equivalent level
  • An appropriate postgraduate management and/ore professional qualification (or commitment to work towards).

Desirable

  • Level 4 POVA

Knowledge

Essential

  • A proven track record of effective leadership & management.
  • Previous experience at a senior level within Nursing, demonstrating clear vision and drive to continually improve the patient experience.
  • Previous experience of managing CHC and safeguarding

Desirable

  • Extensive experience as a band 7 in relevant speciality, complaints management, datix reporting completion
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience and training to Masters equivalent level
  • An appropriate postgraduate management and/ore professional qualification (or commitment to work towards).

Desirable

  • Level 4 POVA

Knowledge

Essential

  • A proven track record of effective leadership & management.
  • Previous experience at a senior level within Nursing, demonstrating clear vision and drive to continually improve the patient experience.
  • Previous experience of managing CHC and safeguarding

Desirable

  • Extensive experience as a band 7 in relevant speciality, complaints management, datix reporting completion

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

Ty Gwent,

Llantarnum

Cwmbran

NP44 3AB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ty Gwent,

Llantarnum

Cwmbran

NP44 3AB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Divisional Nurse

Donna Wetter

donna.wetter@wales.nhs.uk

01495363103

Details

Date posted

19 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-NMR042-0125-A

Job locations

Ty Gwent,

Llantarnum

Cwmbran

NP44 3AB


Supporting documents

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