Job Overview PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD THIS POST IS SECONDMENT FOR 9 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. Acute Matron – Medical Directorate Do you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start somewhere new and inspiring? If so, an opportunity has arisen to join the Cancer division as an interim Matron and SACT Lead Nurse. We wish to further strengthen our Cancer Division team to provide excellent care to the population of North Wales and the service provided in the Cancer Division across North Wales. Working with excellent colleagues within the Cancer Division, this is a great opportunity to work in a progressive division. You will join our dynamic Senior Nursing team to deliver the best care to patients across the cancer division as well as lead on the implementation of the SACT improvement plan though innovative and creative leadership. For initial enquiries, please contact: Sian Hughes-Jones, Head of Nursing for Cancer Services on 03000 850899 or by email : sian.hughes-jones@wales.nhs.uk. Main duties of the job The post holder will be an experienced Senior Nurse with significant management experience. We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record of delivering values based leadership. You will need to demonstrate passion and commitment for leading on the delivery of high quality patient care as leading on the SACT improvement plan through innovative and creative leadership. You will be enthusiastic and motivated to deliver the best to the population of North Wales. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Nurse Leader with a passion for Cancer care and a drive to continue the improvement work within SACT delivery. You will require the ability to inspire and lead innovation and improvement in nursing practice. The post holder will act as the professional nurse lead providing clinical advice, leadership development, monitoring and management of all nursing resources for cancer services within the designated clinical area, to facilitate excellent nursing practice ensuring the delivery of a high quality, patient centred service. The post holder will be a clinical nurse leader, working with the Management Team to identify opportunities for service change and improvement to encourage and enable advancement and development of associated evidence based services. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities 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 Qualificatons & Knowledge Essential Criteria Meets Essential Criteria Desirable criteria Meets desirable criteria Experience Essential criteria Meets essential criteria Skills & Attributes Essential criteria Meets Essential Criteria