Job summary
This is a development post for a fixed term 12-month contract.If you are an internal applicant this post will only be offered on a secondment basis, and you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview.
Are you a dynamic and motivated Band 6 Registered Nurse?Do you wish to develop your leadership and management skills?
If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you. We are seeking to recruit a Band 6 ward deputy ward manager to complement our team. We work very closely as a multidisciplinary team and have a dedicated and skilled nursing team as well as therapy and medical staff.
We strive to provide excellent nursing care and follow the core values of Powys THB - namely respect, trust, integrity, working together, kindness and caring, and fairness and equality which ultimately leads to 'Truly integrated care centred on the needs of the individual'.
Main duties of the job
As the Band 6 ward deputy ward manager you will be responsible for assisting the ward manager in the leadership, management and development of the team of nurses, ensuring you portray yourself as an excellent role model by providing a high level of clinical care that is evidence based and effective.
You will work closely with the ward manager to co-ordinate staff training and ward coverage utilising e-rostering, undertake appraisals and be responsible for managing the ward in the absence of the ward manager.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for future development and enhancing career progression.
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
This is an excellent opportunity for future development and enhancing career progression.
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse.
- Up to date portfolio and evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of post basic academic studies at diploma or degree level
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a registered nurse
- Able to demonstrate and put into practice, professional achievements
- Able to articulate and demonstrate activity in meeting requirements of clinical governance
- To have experience and qualifications as a mentor to student nurses and encourage future placement of students for their training
Desirable
- To articulate and demonstrate effectiveness with other members of the team
- To have a post-basic qualification and an ongoing supervision in a defined therapeutic clinical intervention
Values
Essential
- Exhibit enthusiasm and vigour to develop the needs of the service
- Team worker
- Caring Attitude
- Motivated
- Flexible Approach
- Open
- Assertive
- Strong personal drive and ambition to suceed
Desirable
- To be flexible in approach e.g. willingness to facilitate groups in the evenings or at week-ends.
Other
Essential
Desirable
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Evidence of leadership and achievement in driving and motivating a staff team
- Demonstration of awareness of national developments and standards.
- Evidence of knowledge of basic and more advanced nursing interventions, using up-to-date information and research.
- Must be I.M. & T. literate and demonstrate evidence of its use
Desirable
- To have participated in a management or leadership course.
- Up to date experience of teaching / facilitation of groups
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse.
- Up to date portfolio and evidence of professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of post basic academic studies at diploma or degree level
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a registered nurse
- Able to demonstrate and put into practice, professional achievements
- Able to articulate and demonstrate activity in meeting requirements of clinical governance
- To have experience and qualifications as a mentor to student nurses and encourage future placement of students for their training
Desirable
- To articulate and demonstrate effectiveness with other members of the team
- To have a post-basic qualification and an ongoing supervision in a defined therapeutic clinical intervention
Values
Essential
- Exhibit enthusiasm and vigour to develop the needs of the service
- Team worker
- Caring Attitude
- Motivated
- Flexible Approach
- Open
- Assertive
- Strong personal drive and ambition to suceed
Desirable
- To be flexible in approach e.g. willingness to facilitate groups in the evenings or at week-ends.
Other
Essential
Desirable
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Evidence of leadership and achievement in driving and motivating a staff team
- Demonstration of awareness of national developments and standards.
- Evidence of knowledge of basic and more advanced nursing interventions, using up-to-date information and research.
- Must be I.M. & T. literate and demonstrate evidence of its use
Desirable
- To have participated in a management or leadership course.
- Up to date experience of teaching / facilitation of groups
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).
