Deputy Ward Manager - Internal

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This post is fixed term / secondment for 3 months due to secondment 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.

Ysbyty Bangor has an exciting opportunity within the Trauma & Orthopaedic team, who are looking for a Band 6 Sister. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has experience of Orthopaedic Trauma and is keen to assist in developing the service for the future.

This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive leadership approach towards change. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike. Managing and controlling the activities of the ward in an effective and efficient manner.

All applicants are expected to keep with new initiatives and interventions within nursing care. The Deputy Ward Manager is expected to continue the running of the ward in the absence of the ward manager. Providing support with staff appraisals, sickness and training support.

Main duties of the job

SURGICAL DIRECTORATE

1 x BAND 6 SISTER / CHARGE NURSE – Ogwen Ward, Trauma & Orthopeadic

An opportunity has arisen for x 1 Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse for Ogwen ward – Trauma & Orthopaedics.

All applicants must be a Registered Nurse, with recent experience at Band 5 and meet the Band 6 Job Description person specification. Experience in both pathways is essential for this Senior Nursing post holder.

Post – 37.5 hours per week

The position involves working as an Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse on Ogwen Ward, with a Trauma and Orthopaedics speciality

Candidates should be able to provide evidence of personal and professional development and it is essential that the post holder has a good understanding of the dynamics of team work as they will be expected to work closely with multidisciplinary personnel. The post holder must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, leadership, a positive outlook, enthusiasm and the ability to learn and develop new skills.

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

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Diploma in Nursing
• ILS
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Degree in Nursing or relevant clinical/professional subject
• Management learning
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post registration experience at band 5
• Experience within an appropriate orthopaedic clinical area
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of undertaking audit work and standard setting
  
  

Skills/Competence

Essential criteria

• Evidence of good ward organisational skills
• Problem solver
• Negotiate and communicate with patients and members of MDT team
• IT Skills, Email, Word
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Advanced clinical skills - venepuncture, phlebotomy, ECG
• Adapt and propose change in working situation
  
  

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of knowledge and appliaction of consent, data protection, patient confiedniatilty
• Evidence of local policies and procedures and guidelines
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Interview and appraisal process
• Knowledge of management theories