Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY HEALTH BOARD
The post holder will demonstrate the Health Board’s values of “caring for each other”, “working together” and “always improving” in everything that you do in the work environment and ensure that others demonstrate the same values.
• Exercise 24-hour accountability for the management of the ward, to include leading and developing the core nursing establishment in the delivery of compassionate, high quality, effective, patient-centred nursing care; and providing fair, honest and measured people management.
• Provide visible, professional nursing leadership, support, supervision and guidance (in line with NMC standards), expert clinical advice and undertake management and monitoring activities in line with legal and professional requirements, statutory rules and Health Board policies relating to evidence-based practice
• Be responsible for the efficient management of the ward budget, effectively deploying the nursing team and utilising the allocated resources and raising any financial expenditure concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Work and communicate effectively as a member of the senior clinical and nursing leadership team for the Division/service, collaborating with other Ward Managers and Matrons, including deputising for the Matron where required at patient flow, Health Board and site-based meetings.
Main duties of the job
Work autonomously to plan own work schedule plans, in view of daily and weekly management responsibilities along with leadership and supervisory aspects of the role. Supervise the professional and clinical work of nursing staff within the clinical area allocating work effectively, considering skill and competency of staff and patient requirement and delegate the delivery of care where appropriate, in line with NHS Wales’ delegation framework ensuring staff are using evidence-based practice.
• Support staff in upholding the standards in the NMC Code as part of providing the quality and safety of care expected by service users and regulators. Take responsibility for effective rostering of staff to ensure that ward has effective skill mix and staffing levels to meet demand; and that staff health and well-being is a key consideration underpinning the rosters produced. Take responsibility for the procurement and maintenance of physical assets and specialist supplies for the ward, ensuring cost effectiveness e.g. complete capital bids, charitable fund requests.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse (Part 1) - Active NMC Registration
2. Bachelor degree in relevant health related subject (or equivalent experience) Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development / experience
3. Knowledge and understanding of current policy and issues in professional pratice, complaince, professional standards and the wider NHS Recognised management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies e.g. Bronze IQT
4. Teaching/Coaching qualification (or equivalent demonstrable experience) Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements
Essential Experience
Essential criteria
5. Relevant clinical experience
6. Relevant leadership experience
7. Relevant experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
8. Proven post-registration experience and evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff.
Desirable criteria
9. Relevant experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
10. Experience of leading a team
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
11. Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviour
12. Excellent communication skills (verbal/listening/written) Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills IT skills Passion for supporting the development of others Advanced clinical skills Leadership skills Evidence of effectively implementing change in the clinical practice, able to demonstrate research-based practice. Ability to delegate and prioritise work ,able to manage time effectively Evidence of commitment to and understanding of mentorship/reflection/clinical supervision
13. Working a shift pattern which is complementary to role within leadership team of clinical area, with aim of providing maximum visibility of nursing leadership team across 7 days of week - to be agreed with nursing Management team on appointment.
Desirable criteria
14. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other Essential
Essential criteria
15. Ability to travel within geographical area
16. Able to work hours flexibly
17. Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable