We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to join the dedicated team on ward 7 at the YCC Dementia Assessment Inpatient Unit. This specialist ward provides comprehensive, person-centered care to individuals undergoing assessment and treatment for dementia-related conditions. As part of a skilled and compassionate multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care, supporting patients and their families through challenging transitions, and contributing to meaningful clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of people living with dementia and thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This means Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2). We don’t need fluency. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see the ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below.
The post holder will assist the ward manager in providing day-to-day management and supervision of a team of registered and unregistered staff or a ward/wards.
To contribute to the provision of health care to the people of Cwm Taf with continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the delivery of service.
Responsibilities
* To be responsible and provide effective leadership for a team of staff providing a high-quality service within the resources available within a defined area, specifically to deliver on the following key areas:
* To support the ward manager in creating a culture of effective risk management in the team.
* Actively promote the development of evidence-based practice.
* Foster robust working relationships with all disciplines and partners, in particular the Local Authority.
* Lead on the management of complex cases and support staff in managing such cases.
* Respond in the absence of the ward manager to serious untoward incidents, complaints, and communications regarding team issues, providing feedback to ensure lessons learned are shared and inform practice development.
* Deputises for Ward Manager as and when required.
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 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organization but also of the diverse communities we serve.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Louise Walker
Job title: Ward Manager / Rheolwr y Ward
Email: louise.walker@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01443 715007
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