Deputy Ward Manager - Bersham Ward

Job Overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS UNTIL 31/07/2027 DUE TO THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

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.

An exciting Fixed Term/Secondment opportunity has arisen for a Full Time Permanent Band 6 Junior Sister/Senior Staff Nurse on Bersham Ward.

The Acute Stroke Unit is a 27 bedded Unit which is designed to accommodate Strokes from admission to discharge or transfer to the rehabilitation area once deemed medically fit. ASU houses an acute level 2 admission area that facilitates the holistic care of stroke patients post cerebral thrombolytic therapy. ASU provides a complete Multi-disciplinary team approach with all relevant therapies being based within the ward template and this allows smooth transition of care and collaborative working at its very best.

The acuity of the ASU will require the Registered Nurse to receive enhanced training within their preceptor- ship period followed specialist training from the Specialist Stroke coordinators.

We are immensely proud to be a BCUHB Silver Accredited ward.

Additional learning opportunities are available for staff to achieve theirAdvanced Life Support training.

Main duties of the job

Takes responsibility for a ward or equivalent sphere of nursing, in the absence of the person who has continuing (24 hour) responsibility at Band 7.

Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluating programmes of care. Responsible for managing a group of staff in the absence of the Ward Sister.

You will be supported by the Ward Manager, Practice Development Nurse and Matron to undertake professional and personal development opportunities, and be supported to undertake postgraduate academic courses.

The ward offers different learning opportunities as well as a chance to develop management and leadership skills.

The post holders will be expected to deliver care of the highest standard and work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. As a Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse you will ensure that you carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high qualities, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.

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