Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and compassionateRegistered Nurseto lead ourPre-Operative Assessment Unit. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, ensuring every patient is optimally prepared for their surgical journey.
AsUnit Manager, you will provide strong clinical leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction for the service. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to streamline patient pathways, enhance safety, and improve efficiency, while maintaining the highest standards of care and compliance with national guidelines.
Main duties of the job
- To provide management and organisation of a clinical area over seeing the POAC Department.
- Define and attain a high standard patient care through assessment, planning and implementation in compliance with Health and Care Quality Standards Wales.
- Contribute to the education, development and line management of other staff members, qualified and unqualified.
- Work collaboratively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families with minimal or no supervision.
- Address the educational needs of pre and post graduate nurses and provide co-ordinated clinical supervision and development opportunities for other professionals.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
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 and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Post graduate study at degree level-or willing to work towards
- Teaching, assessing & supervision diploma module or equivalent
- Evidence of post graduate diploma qualification or module achievement in management
Desirable
- Leadership
- Recognized leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience in Band 6 level or equivalent
- Leadership experience
- Managerial experience/role
- Experience in working within a surgical area
- Evidence of service development
- Experience of managing complex communication situations i.e breaking bad news
Desirable
- Input into departmental audits or Clinical Governance presentations
- Budget management
Skills, Attributes and Values
Essential
- Working knowledge of local and BCU policies and protocols
- Ability to prioritise a task
- Ability to lead a team and practice independently when required
- IT Skills
- Good communicator
- Approachable
- Enthusiastic
- Committed to quality
- Flexible to work commitments
- Able to work autonomously
- Time management skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Evidence of development of others
- Involvement with patient & public services and information needs
- Advanced IT Skills
- Evidence of academic skills
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team involvement
Other
Essential
- Able to work hours flexibly
Desirable
- Ability to travel within geographical area
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Post graduate study at degree level-or willing to work towards
- Teaching, assessing & supervision diploma module or equivalent
- Evidence of post graduate diploma qualification or module achievement in management
Desirable
- Leadership
- Recognized leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience in Band 6 level or equivalent
- Leadership experience
- Managerial experience/role
- Experience in working within a surgical area
- Evidence of service development
- Experience of managing complex communication situations i.e breaking bad news
Desirable
- Input into departmental audits or Clinical Governance presentations
- Budget management
Skills, Attributes and Values
Essential
- Working knowledge of local and BCU policies and protocols
- Ability to prioritise a task
- Ability to lead a team and practice independently when required
- IT Skills
- Good communicator
- Approachable
- Enthusiastic
- Committed to quality
- Flexible to work commitments
- Able to work autonomously
- Time management skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Evidence of development of others
- Involvement with patient & public services and information needs
- Advanced IT Skills
- Evidence of academic skills
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team involvement
Other
Essential
- Able to work hours flexibly
Desirable
- Ability to travel within geographical area
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).
