Job summary
Due to career progression, an opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager on A6 North Spinal Injuries in University Hospital of Wales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse who can help the ward manager in leading change and motivate staff. Spinal injuries can be life changing, we need someone who has the experience, empathy and passion needed for this unique patient group.
Main duties of the job
You will be a team player with good communication, organisation and with clinical experience. You will have the ability to engage clinically with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. You will have in depth proven clinical knowledge and skills for caring for patients as well as working with the values of the UHB.
Working closely with the ward manager to ensure patients are looked after with high standards of care, by completing audits, action plans, monitoring staffing levels, ensuring staff are trained, completing rota's and managing attendance.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job 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
Job description
Job 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
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Educated to degree level , with specialist training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in shift coordination
- Experience in supervision of staff
- Ability to provide highly specialised advice
Desirable
- Experience in providing and receiving supervision
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to use initiative and time mangement
- Teaching skills
Desirable
- Able to demonstarte application of expanded roles/ skills in clinical setting
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Works under pressure
- Positive change agent
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Educated to degree level , with specialist training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in shift coordination
- Experience in supervision of staff
- Ability to provide highly specialised advice
Desirable
- Experience in providing and receiving supervision
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to use initiative and time mangement
- Teaching skills
Desirable
- Able to demonstarte application of expanded roles/ skills in clinical setting
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Works under pressure
- Positive change agent
Other
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
