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Job Overview
We are looking for a self‑motivated and enthusiastic Deputy Charge Nurse to join our Paediatric Emergency care nursing team. If you feel you have the relevant experience and aptitude to join the Band 6 team at the Emergency Department in the Grange University Hospital this is a great opportunity for career progression.
Main duties of the job
The Band 6 Deputy Charge Nurse will work in close partnership with the Band 7 Clinical Leads and the multidisciplinary teams. You should be able to support the ethos of collaborative working, minimising stress for both patients and staff, whilst maximising the provision of high quality evidence‑based emergency care.
Relevant post registration clinical and managerial experience is essential, demonstrable at a Band 5 level in Emergency or Acute Care. Resilience in this challenging & rewarding environment of care will be crucial.
There are exciting and challenging times ahead – the post holder will be expected to deliver on strategic goals with regard to the safety, quality, performance and financial agendas.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.
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