We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role that shapes the future of nursing within Mental Health & Learning Disabilities? We are looking for an exceptional
Divisional Nurse to join our senior leadership team and drive excellence across the Division.
The
Divisional Nurse is an integral member of the
Divisional Triumvirate, working in partnership with the Divisional Director and General Manager. This is the most senior nursing position within Mental Health & Learning Disabilities, offering a unique opportunity to influence strategy, lead transformation, and deliver outstanding care.
You will bring
exceptional strategic and operational expertise to deliver and evaluate progress against the Health Board’s vision of achieving excellence in healthcare.
Main duties of the job
- Provide strategic, visible leadership as the most senior nursing role within MH & LD.
- Drive improvements in patient safety, quality, experience, innovation, and performance.
- Lead transformation through agreed improvement models, ensuring better outcomes for patients.
- Influence and contribute to Divisional and Corporate initiatives, assuring proactive management of clinical improvement plans.
- Interpret and implement national nursing policy, advising senior leaders on clinical nursing issues.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, local authorities, Welsh Government, and third sector partners to shape policy and practice.
Working for our organisation
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 specialty 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.
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 strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Professional Requirements
Desirable criteria
- Leadership & Management development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of Senior Nurse Management
Desirable criteria
