Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager who is keen to maximize their management and clinical skills in a complex environment
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
Applications are invited from persons with a Nursing Degree or RMN with relevant experience and registered with NMC to join a progressive team to provide a high quality service. The post will require you to work in inpatient services in Bangor.
The successful applicants will support the Ward Manager to provide quality care for individuals with associated complex health needs. As a key member of the team you should possess excellent Management, interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), and be able to lead and motivate others. You should also be willing to work flexibly within a team.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse
- Up to date working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983)
- Up to date working knowledge of the Mental Health Wales Measure 2010.
- Knowledge of and application of Clinical Governance
- Tystiolaeth o ddatblygiad personol parhaus
- Up to date knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with health and safety issues
- Knowledge of national strategies related to sphere of nursing
- Knowledge of Information, technology and application
Desirable
- Evidence of further relevant professional development
- Diploma or degree in relevant clinical/professional subject
Skills
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or above
- Post registration experience required at postgraduate level
Desirable
- Experience within relevant and varied clinical areas
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Enhanced assessment skills e.g. ACEIII, GDS, Risk assessing
- Counselling skills
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Able to work autonomously
- Participate in Clinical Supervision
- Evidence of good organisational skills, including time management
- Evidence of analytical skills
- Effective problem solver
- Understanding of the psychological needs of individuals
- Ability to use own initiative in complex situations
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Research skills
- Audit skills
- Evidence of people management and leadership skills
- Demonstrate the ability to care and communicate an advanced understanding of the psychological needs of individuals
- Advanced clinical skills
- Ability to formally and informally impart knowledge, skills to registered/ non-registered nurses and students, together with medical and other clinical staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse
- Up to date working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983)
- Up to date working knowledge of the Mental Health Wales Measure 2010.
- Knowledge of and application of Clinical Governance
- Tystiolaeth o ddatblygiad personol parhaus
- Up to date knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with health and safety issues
- Knowledge of national strategies related to sphere of nursing
- Knowledge of Information, technology and application
Desirable
- Evidence of further relevant professional development
- Diploma or degree in relevant clinical/professional subject
Skills
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or above
- Post registration experience required at postgraduate level
Desirable
- Experience within relevant and varied clinical areas
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Enhanced assessment skills e.g. ACEIII, GDS, Risk assessing
- Counselling skills
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Able to work autonomously
- Participate in Clinical Supervision
- Evidence of good organisational skills, including time management
- Evidence of analytical skills
- Effective problem solver
- Understanding of the psychological needs of individuals
- Ability to use own initiative in complex situations
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Research skills
- Audit skills
- Evidence of people management and leadership skills
- Demonstrate the ability to care and communicate an advanced understanding of the psychological needs of individuals
- Advanced clinical skills
- Ability to formally and informally impart knowledge, skills to registered/ non-registered nurses and students, together with medical and other clinical staff
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).
