Overview
You will also be expected to demonstrate a high level of nursing assessment and clinical care skills by supporting others in their professional development.
If successful, you will be given the opportunity to assist with the leadership of the unit and gain experience with improving your management skills by supporting staff through sickness, undertaking PADRs, leading on improvement projects and liaising with bed management to ensure that patient flow is maintained according to the demands of the hospital.
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.
About the role
An exciting opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager has become available on the Acute Medical Unit in the Royal Gwent Hospital. We are looking to recruit an experienced nurse who possesses strong leadership skills to support our team.
Responsibilities and collaboration
The Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager will work in close partnership with the Band 7 Clinical Lead 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 care. Relevant post registration clinical and managerial experience is essential, demonstrable at a Band 5 level in Acute Care. Resilience in this challenging & rewarding environment of care will be crucial. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About the employer
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 speciality 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.
Benefits and development
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
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy that opened in November 2020. 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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