Job summary
We are looking for an experienced innovativeCommunity Children Nurse who is an inclusive compassionate leader with a commitment and passion for children's care to join our team to lead our community children's nursing Team. Our children community nursing team sits under a wider multi disciplinary children's service within Swansea Bay University Health Board.
We are looking for an exceptional individual to provide forward thinking clinical and professional leadership to the community children team . This position will provide the day to day operational management of the community team , ensuring the optimal delivery of children community nursing service .
Partnership working is key and together with the Deputy Head of Nursing you will develop and implement the service strategy, ensuring staff are engaged and supported at every step.
You will be proactive in supporting the Deputy Head of Nursing in achieving both the clinical governance agenda and the national children's agenda locally in order to ensure the most effective, high quality and efficient service is provided to children and their families.
You are expected to articulate this in your interview. Strong IT skills and the ability to write reports are both essential skills for the role.
Main duties of the job
You will have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, experience of leadership and be able to work within a senior management team to support the wider service. Directly line managing and appraising junior members of the team.Provide visible, professional nursing leadership, support, supervision and guidance , expert clinical advice and undertake management and monitoring activities in line with legal and professional requirements and Health Board policiesBe responsible for the efficient management of the community team, effectively deploying the nursing team and utilising the allocated resources.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 role is to lead a team of registered and non-registered workforce to deliver quality safe care in a timely manner within the community. Delivering care closer to home.Maintain, monitor and evaluate standards ensuring evidence based quality of care is provided by the clinical team and respectfully challenge/take appropriate action when care falls below the expected standards.Promote multidisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at achieving the best interests of Children and young people and their families through cohesive service delivery.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 role is to lead a team of registered and non-registered workforce to deliver quality safe care in a timely manner within the community. Delivering care closer to home.Maintain, monitor and evaluate standards ensuring evidence based quality of care is provided by the clinical team and respectfully challenge/take appropriate action when care falls below the expected standards.Promote multidisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at achieving the best interests of Children and young people and their families through cohesive service delivery.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 Childrens Nurse (RN Child Nurse RGN/RSCN).
- Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
Desirable
- BSC Community Health (Community Children Nursing)
- Recognised leadership qualification / Experience of leading a team
- In-depth knowledge/experience of Childrens community care and continuing care
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills Good knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements
- Advanced clinical skills Leadership skills. Evidence of effectively implementing change in the clinical practice
- Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly commitment to working a shift pattern
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Childrens Nurse (RN Child Nurse RGN/RSCN).
- Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
Desirable
- BSC Community Health (Community Children Nursing)
- Recognised leadership qualification / Experience of leading a team
- In-depth knowledge/experience of Childrens community care and continuing care
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills Good knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements
- Advanced clinical skills Leadership skills. Evidence of effectively implementing change in the clinical practice
- Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly commitment to working a shift pattern
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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).
