Job summary
*** This is a 12 month Secondment Vacancy to cover maternity leave***
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Ward Manager for Hafod Y Wennol.
The post holder will be a Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse, with experience of working with people with learning disabilities, mental health issues, behaviours which challenge and a forensic history.
The successful candidate will be required to work a Monday-Friday rota, which may also include occasional shifts on a weekend, night and bank holidays.
Hafod Y Wennol is a 6 bed locked assessment and rehabilitation unit.It is a dynamic and challenging work environment, supporting adults with Learning Disabilities who present with behaviours which can challenge.
The unit provides multi-disciplinary assessment, intervention and rehabilitation of individuals assessed as ready to step down from low secure and locked rehab environments. Individuals will be supported to move on to more independent living within their local area.
We aim to provide a high quality, person centred approach based on the Positive Behaviour Support Model of care.
Main duties of the job
As a Ward Manager, you will have overall responsibility of the unit and staffing resources to provide excellent care to the patients.
You will implement the operational policies and processes associated with the unit and ensure clinical pathways are maintained.
You will supervise staff and ensure compliance with mandatory training.
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
You will exercise 24-hour accountability for the management of the ward, to include leading and developing the core nursing establishment in the delivery of compassionate, high quality, effective, patient-centred nursing care; and providing fair, honest and measured people management.
You will work and communicate effectively as a member of the senior clinical and nursing leadership team for the Division/service, collaborating with other Ward Managers.
You will develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships with the clinical specialists from across nursing and the wider multi-disciplinary team, working in partnership to meet the patient needs and achieve nationally-agreed standards.
You will support staff in upholding the standards in the NMC Code (2018) as part of providing the quality and safety of care expected by service users and regulators.
You will take responsibility for effective rostering of staff to ensure that ward has effective skill mix and staffing levels to meet demand; and that staff health and well-being is a key consideration underpinning the rosters produced.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will exercise 24-hour accountability for the management of the ward, to include leading and developing the core nursing establishment in the delivery of compassionate, high quality, effective, patient-centred nursing care; and providing fair, honest and measured people management.
You will work and communicate effectively as a member of the senior clinical and nursing leadership team for the Division/service, collaborating with other Ward Managers.
You will develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships with the clinical specialists from across nursing and the wider multi-disciplinary team, working in partnership to meet the patient needs and achieve nationally-agreed standards.
You will support staff in upholding the standards in the NMC Code (2018) as part of providing the quality and safety of care expected by service users and regulators.
You will take responsibility for effective rostering of staff to ensure that ward has effective skill mix and staffing levels to meet demand; and that staff health and well-being is a key consideration underpinning the rosters produced.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse Learning Disability or Mental Health Qualification
- Degree qualification in relevant field of practice
- Management qualification or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working with people with Learning Disability and Mental Health issues
- Evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff
Desirable
- Evidence of finance resource management
Abilities
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills
- Advanced Clinical and Leadership Skills
- Able to evidence implementing change using evidence based practice
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse Learning Disability or Mental Health Qualification
- Degree qualification in relevant field of practice
- Management qualification or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working with people with Learning Disability and Mental Health issues
- Evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff
Desirable
- Evidence of finance resource management
Abilities
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills
- Advanced Clinical and Leadership Skills
- Able to evidence implementing change using evidence based practice
Desirable
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).
