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 until 18/07/2026 to cover maternity leave
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.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to come and join our Gastroenterology department at an exciting time as a band 7 Ward Manager on Aran Ward. We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated individual who can work with our General Medical / Gastroenterology team to provide high quality patient care. The role of the Ward Manager is pivotal in providing leadership and support to our patients, nursing staff and wider teams while ensuring the department is managed safely and seamlessly on each shift. The quality and standard of care for patients is at the centre of this role.
Main duties of the job
You should be positive and adaptable to a changing environment that prides itself on quality and efficiency. You will be given the opportunity to learn and develop new leadership and management skills and act as a role model for best practice to junior staff. This role will also allow for further development opportunities within our team. A calm, diplomatic and caring approach is necessary, and you must have the ability to deal with the varied and challenging demands. You must have the ability to multi-task and prioritise under pressure, work within a large multi-disciplinary team and ensure the trust values are incorporated into practice.
A real understanding of flow and capacity is essential with a developing leadership ability to bring the team with them in achieving our goals.
The post holder will be supported by the Medical Matron and Head of Nursing all of whom are accountable for leading the Medical Nursing team.
Please see personal specification for details of required experience and qualifications prior to applying.
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
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