Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to come and join our trauma and orthopaedic ward here in Ysbyty Gwynedd as the Band 7 Ward Manager. We need an experienced, highly motivated individual who can work with our Orthopaedic/ Surgical team to deliver high quality patient care. As a ward manager you will lead the team to provide the best possible care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
You will need to ensure the highest standards of quality and assist your team to achieve this.
You will be given the opportunity to learn and develop new leadership and management skills.
The post holder will be supported by the Surgical Matron along with the Surgical Head of Nursing.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 & Training
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of a Degree level qualifications or working towards this within an agreed time frame
- Evidence of CPD
- Holds or is actively working towards a relevant Post-Graduate Diploma, Diploma to be completed within an agreed timeframe
Desirable
- Recognised Management Qualification
- Evidence of Masters level of study
Clinical
Essential
- Broad in depth experience of practice in service areas
- Substantial post registration experience
- Significant experience of working either within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role
- Ability to demonstrate application of improvement methodology
Desirable
- Experience of working in other settings
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Up to date in all current issues related to professional nursing practice
- Assertive and confident in approach
- Excellent role model both in clinical and professional capacity
Health, Safety and Security
Essential
- Good knowledge of risk and clinical governance
Service Improvement
Essential
- Experience of being involved in service improvement or a project
Equality and diversity
Essential
- Ability to identify and take action when own or other's undermines equality and diversity
Information, collection and analysis
Essential
Research and Development, Education and Training
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking audits
Management & Leadership Skills
Essential
- Excellent time management skills
- Experience of people management skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Have the ability to know when and with whom, to escalate and brief on critical issues
Desirable
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
- Evidence of resilient personality
- Flexible and reliable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of a Degree level qualifications or working towards this within an agreed time frame
- Evidence of CPD
- Holds or is actively working towards a relevant Post-Graduate Diploma, Diploma to be completed within an agreed timeframe
Desirable
- Recognised Management Qualification
- Evidence of Masters level of study
Clinical
Essential
- Broad in depth experience of practice in service areas
- Substantial post registration experience
- Significant experience of working either within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role
- Ability to demonstrate application of improvement methodology
Desirable
- Experience of working in other settings
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Up to date in all current issues related to professional nursing practice
- Assertive and confident in approach
- Excellent role model both in clinical and professional capacity
Health, Safety and Security
Essential
- Good knowledge of risk and clinical governance
Service Improvement
Essential
- Experience of being involved in service improvement or a project
Equality and diversity
Essential
- Ability to identify and take action when own or other's undermines equality and diversity
Information, collection and analysis
Essential
Research and Development, Education and Training
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking audits
Management & Leadership Skills
Essential
- Excellent time management skills
- Experience of people management skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Have the ability to know when and with whom, to escalate and brief on critical issues
Desirable
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
- Evidence of resilient personality
- Flexible and reliable
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).
