Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for innovative and enthusiastic Nurses to work in Mental Health Services for Older People as a Band 6, Deputy Ward Manager.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who will have the opportunity to work with experienced team.
You would need to provide leadership, role modelling and clinical skills. We are looking for the post-holders to be enthusiastic, dedicated and flexible to the service. Our unit/wards and wider services benefit from a welcoming, warm, multi-disciplinary team made up of Psychiatrists, Health Care Support Workers, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Psychologists. These are exciting opportunities for enthusiastic applicants.
You will be required to act in the role of clinical specialist and as part of the management team in the running of a busy service, providing both clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as the deputy to the Team Leader/Sister/Charge Nurse regularly taking charge of the clinical area and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients and clients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.
The post holder will be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.
The post holder will work flexibly as a member of the care team and in support of the Team Leader/Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Specialist training to postgrad level
- Evidence of continuing development
Desirable
- Willingness to study at masters level
Experience
Essential
- Competent in day to day shift management
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
- Knowledge of research & audit
Skills
Essential
- Ability to produce and receive complex sensitive information
- Ability to communicate sensitive information about patients condition
- Analytical and interpretation skills in complex situations
- IT skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own time and that of the junior team
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of relevant speciality underpinned by theory
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently without supervision
- Flexible approach to work
- Able to work under pressure
- Punctual
- Caring nature
- Assertive attitude
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Specialist training to postgrad level
- Evidence of continuing development
Desirable
- Willingness to study at masters level
Experience
Essential
- Competent in day to day shift management
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
- Knowledge of research & audit
Skills
Essential
- Ability to produce and receive complex sensitive information
- Ability to communicate sensitive information about patients condition
- Analytical and interpretation skills in complex situations
- IT skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own time and that of the junior team
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of relevant speciality underpinned by theory
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently without supervision
- Flexible approach to work
- Able to work under pressure
- Punctual
- Caring nature
- Assertive attitude
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).
