Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen to lead a dedicated nursing team on a new venture at the Surgical Hub at Llandough Hospital. We are looking for a passionate leader to take the helm, managing the ward and day surgery unit designated to short stay surgical patients, including but not limited to ENT, gynae and general surgery.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a 24/7 care service and requires compassionate leadership, the ability to drive initiatives forward, and maintain motivation of staff in a fast-paced surgical setting. Effective collaborate working across multiple disciplines and agencies is essential to ensure timely, safe, expert patient -centred care.
You will have a flexible approach, be a team player with good communication and organisation skills. Have clinical management experience key to creating sustainable effective decisions.
If this interests you please see the JD or contact Rhian Grapes/Annabel Green for further information.
Main duties of the job
A ward manager exercises 24-hour accountability for the management of the ward/clinical area, to include leading and developing the core nursing establishment in the delivery of compassionate, high quality, effective, patient-centered nursing care; and providing fair, honest and measured people management.
Provide visible, professional nursing leadership, support, supervision and guidance (in line with NMC standards), expert clinical advice and undertake management and monitoring activities in line with legal and professional requirements, statutory rules and UHB policies relating to evidence based practice Be responsible for the efficient management of the ward/clinical area budget, effectively deploying the nursing team and utilising the allocated resources and raising any financial expenditure concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Work and communicate effectively as a member of the senior clinical and nursing leadership team for the directorate/service, collaborating with other Sister/Charge Nurses and Senior Nurse, Create and promote a learning culture within the clinical area to support the professional growth and development of all nursing staff, students and (as appropriate) members of the multi-disciplinary team.
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 our vision 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, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
- Registered Nurse (Part 1)
- Current NMC Registration
- Degree
- Pertinent postgraduate qualification AND a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate level study when in post)
- Bronze IQT
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification
- Master's Degree in pertinent subject
Experience
Essential
- Proven and relevant experience at Band 6
- Experience in budget management
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of effective staff management
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
- Understanding of financial and resource management
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate and awareness of professional issues and developments
- Excellent communication skills (Verbal/listening/written)
- Able to manage time effectively
- Leadership skills
- Good knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements
Special knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
- Evidence of effectively implementing change in the clinical practice
- Evidence of commitment to and understanding of mentorship/reflection/clinical supervision
Desirable
- Welsh speaker
- Evidence of research and audit work
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Able to work under pressure
- Enthusiastic
- Assertive attitude
- Caring nature and a pleasant disposition
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1)
- Current NMC Registration
- Degree
- Pertinent postgraduate qualification AND a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate level study when in post)
- Bronze IQT
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification
- Master's Degree in pertinent subject
Experience
Essential
- Proven and relevant experience at Band 6
- Experience in budget management
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of effective staff management
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
- Understanding of financial and resource management
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate and awareness of professional issues and developments
- Excellent communication skills (Verbal/listening/written)
- Able to manage time effectively
- Leadership skills
- Good knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements
Special knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
- Evidence of effectively implementing change in the clinical practice
- Evidence of commitment to and understanding of mentorship/reflection/clinical supervision
Desirable
- Welsh speaker
- Evidence of research and audit work
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Able to work under pressure
- Enthusiastic
- Assertive attitude
- Caring nature and a pleasant disposition
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).
