Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager on ward 18 at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. Ward 18 is a 22 bedded acute medical ward specialising in Care of the Elderly, Medicine.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse who will work closely as part of the multidisciplinary team, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation assistants, healthcare support workers and pharmacists. The successful candidate needs to be able to organise and prioritise the effective use of resources and most importantly have quality and patient safety at the heart of all they do.
Main duties of the job
Work in partnership, ensuring good communication with the multi-disciplinary team e.g., medical staff, community nurses, Social Services, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and other wards/departments, in particular when undertaking discharge planning and follow-up care. May be required to deputise for the ward manager at case conferences.
Provide information and guidance pertinent to the plan of care to clients and their next of kin. This will involve providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
Will act as a supervisor/assessor for student nurses, return to practice nurses, and adaptation nurses, and provide information and guidance to Directorate staff.
Ability to work as part of a team and have good communication skills.
Be expected to participate in ward meetings, deputising for the ward manager in their absence.
Be expected to participate in datix reporting and presentations to panel and audit collection and action planning.
Be expected to participate in roster creation, manage shortages of staffing effectively and deal with any HR issues with the support of the ward manager.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Level 1/12 or Degree in Nursing or an equivalent qualification.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience and currently working in a medical setting.
- Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post i.e. individual patient and ward documentation.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Proven organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with patients, relatives and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Committed to delivering high quality service to patients, upholding the values and behaviours of the UHB.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Level 1/12 or Degree in Nursing or an equivalent qualification.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience and currently working in a medical setting.
- Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post i.e. individual patient and ward documentation.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Proven organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with patients, relatives and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Committed to delivering high quality service to patients, upholding the values and behaviours of the UHB.
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).
