Job summary
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. As a stroke rehabilitation ward 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
About us
Welcome to Powys Teaching Health Board!
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the people of Powys, mid Wales. As a rural health board with around 133,000 people living across an area that is a quarter of Wales, we provide as many services as possible locally. This is mainly through GPs and other primary care services, community hospitals and community services. As we don't have a District General Hospital, we work closely with other organisations in Wales and England to provide services for the people of Powys. We always strive to deliver as many services in Powys as possible including assessment and follow ups after treatment. The health board also works closely with Powys County Council and the voluntary sector to meet the needs of the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for future development and enhancing career progression.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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).
