Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Band 7 Ward Manager for the 28 bedded Cardiology ward at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic committed leader who is a team player, 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.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the care of the patients within the ward, being of high quality whilst ensuring effective planning and implementation of care needs with the available resources. The role requires the successful candidate to provide leadership both clinically and managerially and demonstrate an ability to work cross functionally with strong verbal and written communication skills and high ethical standards.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
As the ward manager, you will be expected to lead and work closely with all members of the ward team. You will ensure excellent team working across the whole of the multi disciplinary team and have the energy, commitment and desire to develop others in a multi-disciplinary setting. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and will need to provide evidence of continuous professional development.
The successful candidate should have good clinical and managerial knowledge and skills. They will need to have a passion for excellence and be a role model to the existing team, ensuring the University Health Board (UHB) values and behaviours are embedded. They must be flexible, approachable, compassionate and able to manage their time effectively. The candidate should have a proven history of providing supervision to nursing staff.
The successful candidate will receive support in their new role; this will be provided by the lead and senior nurse. We are committed to the development of all our staff and supportive of further personal development.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.
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
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant Degree
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical audit, effective research processes and application
- Extensive knowledge and appreciation of national policies and standards.
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Masters Degree or equivalent knowledge gained from short courses
Experience
Essential
- Management experience
- Clinically credible with background in MDT working
- Substantial post registration experience including clinical leadership, team management.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Ward Manager
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - verbal and written
- Managing people and resources effectively
- Understanding of resource implications
- Organisational and line management skills
Desirable
- Welsh language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
Values
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to challenge
- Work on own initiative
- Team leader / motivator
- Adaptable / flexible approach to working
- Computer Literate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant Degree
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical audit, effective research processes and application
- Extensive knowledge and appreciation of national policies and standards.
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Masters Degree or equivalent knowledge gained from short courses
Experience
Essential
- Management experience
- Clinically credible with background in MDT working
- Substantial post registration experience including clinical leadership, team management.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Ward Manager
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - verbal and written
- Managing people and resources effectively
- Understanding of resource implications
- Organisational and line management skills
Desirable
- Welsh language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
Values
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to challenge
- Work on own initiative
- Team leader / motivator
- Adaptable / flexible approach to working
- Computer Literate
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).
