Job summary
Neath Port Talbot and Singleton Hospital are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, dynamic nurse leaders into our newly created 8C Head of Nursing for Surgery.
We are looking for a Senior Nurse Leader who can take forward our Quality and Patient experience agenda with a focus on Harm Free Care.
This post will work across Neath Port Talbot, Singleton and Morriston hospital. It holds responsibility for Theatre and Anaesthetics, Orthopaedic and Spinal Clinical Nurse Specialists, Elective Surgical wards at Neath Port Talbot and Singleton hospital, Ward 4 (emergency gynaecology and ophthalmology ward), Enhanced Care Unit at Singleton Hospital, Rheumatology, Breast Care, Pain and Pre-Assessment services.
Main duties of the job
By inspiring a culture of high performance in the team, you will ensure the provision of sustained high-quality services and standards as well as the day-to-day management and operational responsibilities. You will need to be a strong communicator to deliver change in an engaging way and be aligned with the Health Boards vision and values, leading by example.
As Head of Nursing you will be responsible for the clinical leadership and governance of a specified area and lead on the day to day operational leadership and patient flow challenges. You will also be key in the delivery of the overall Health Board Nursing strategy.
You will use your skills in leading change and innovation through others whilst working as part of the Divisional Triumvirate teams focusing on quality improvements and the delivery of safe care.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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
Essential
- Appropriate registration with the NMC.
- Evidence of post registration qualifications
- Educated to Master's Level or equivalent qualification, knowledge and/or experience supplemented by highly specialist qualification.
- Highly relevant specialist clinical knowledge relating to sphere of responsibilities.
- Knowledge and experience of implementing clinical governance strategies and risk management.
- good understanding of research and can demonstrate how research has influenced their practice.
Desirable
- Improving Quality Together (IQT Silver)
Experience
Essential
- A demonstrable track record of achievement in a senior nursing management position within the NHS
- Significant post registration experience at a very senior nursing level.
- Experience of financial management, budget setting, monitoring and determining corrective action.
- Proven success of managing complex organisational change whilst also developing and maintaining high quality standards of care.
- Has evidence of multi-agency working on key service developments. Experience of dealing with highly complex issues in a large organisation
- Experience in workforce planning, development and skill mix reviews to promote succession planning.
abilities
Essential
- Evidence of report writing skills, service planning and presentation skills.
- Ability to demonstrate nursing leadership skill in a highly complex, politically sensitive and changing environment.
- Skills in analysing complex and highly specialised information from various sources.
- Skills of formal negotiations using problem solving skills and overcoming any barriers to understanding.
- Ability to establish partnership working with stakeholders - internal and external to the Trust.
- Excellent and well developed communication skills gained through experience of managing complex management issues.
- Excellent presentational and influencing skills to engage clinicians and colleagues
- Skills and experience in leading on significant service improvement
values
Essential
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others
- Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Be able to prioritise workload and effectively manage highly specialised and complex competing demands.
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others
- Demonstrate tact, diplomacy and political awareness.
- Ability to relate to staff of all disciplines and seniority.
- Ability to motivate and facilitate behaviour change in others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate registration with the NMC.
- Evidence of post registration qualifications
- Educated to Master's Level or equivalent qualification, knowledge and/or experience supplemented by highly specialist qualification.
- Highly relevant specialist clinical knowledge relating to sphere of responsibilities.
- Knowledge and experience of implementing clinical governance strategies and risk management.
- good understanding of research and can demonstrate how research has influenced their practice.
Desirable
- Improving Quality Together (IQT Silver)
Experience
Essential
- A demonstrable track record of achievement in a senior nursing management position within the NHS
- Significant post registration experience at a very senior nursing level.
- Experience of financial management, budget setting, monitoring and determining corrective action.
- Proven success of managing complex organisational change whilst also developing and maintaining high quality standards of care.
- Has evidence of multi-agency working on key service developments. Experience of dealing with highly complex issues in a large organisation
- Experience in workforce planning, development and skill mix reviews to promote succession planning.
abilities
Essential
- Evidence of report writing skills, service planning and presentation skills.
- Ability to demonstrate nursing leadership skill in a highly complex, politically sensitive and changing environment.
- Skills in analysing complex and highly specialised information from various sources.
- Skills of formal negotiations using problem solving skills and overcoming any barriers to understanding.
- Ability to establish partnership working with stakeholders - internal and external to the Trust.
- Excellent and well developed communication skills gained through experience of managing complex management issues.
- Excellent presentational and influencing skills to engage clinicians and colleagues
- Skills and experience in leading on significant service improvement
values
Essential
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others
- Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Be able to prioritise workload and effectively manage highly specialised and complex competing demands.
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others
- Demonstrate tact, diplomacy and political awareness.
- Ability to relate to staff of all disciplines and seniority.
- Ability to motivate and facilitate behaviour change in others.
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).
