Job summary
Are you a dynamic, energetic nurse who thrives on working within a diverse and challenging environment?
If so you might be the person we are looking for . .
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic ward manager to join our dedicated team on Graham Davies Ward, Llanidloes Hospital.
You will need skills to provide excellent clinical and managerial leadership to the ward team, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team, primary care team, patients, carer's and families to deliver a high quality service.
You will need to be highly motivated, passionate about patient care and able to develop and inspire your team members. The team takes pride in delivering excellent care and is looking for a manager who will drive forward their ambition of continually improving standards of care. Our patients have told us they are looking for a ward manager who will continually improve their inpatient experience and will speak out to ensure they achieve the best outcome at discharge.
This could be an exciting development opportunity for an experienced nurse to further develop his or her leadership skills in a Community Hospital setting.
We are keen to support staff in their development and work as a close Multi Professional Team to achieve our goals for patients. If you are motivated and seeking a challenge we are looking forward to meeting you.
Main duties of the job
The Ward Manager will lead a team of Registered Nurses and Health CareSupport Workers in their deployment in the delivery of clinically effectivenursing care. The post holder will be responsible for the pro-active casemanagement of patients as part of the multi-disciplinary team within theirclinical area of responsibility.
This post holder will be accountable to the Health Board (via the NurseDirector) and the Nursing and Midwifery council (NMC) to provide safe, high quality care to patients by implementation of policies/ standards and guidance produced both national and locally, these will include from NMC, Welsh Government, Powys Teaching Health Board, and others.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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/or Knowledge
Essential
- Live registration with the NMC as Registered Nurse
- Degree in Nursing or other health related subject or equivalent degree level relevant experience
- Management/Leadership qualification or equivalent preparation
- Knowledge of current Nursing issues within NHS care systems
- High level of knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards/guidance
Experience
Essential
- Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care through implementing change
- Proven ability to work under time constraints
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the values and behaviours in line with the Health Board
Other
Essential
- Confident professional appearance
- Ability to travel within role between sites in a timely manner
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use computer systems to a well developed level (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
- Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the ward.
- Well developed verbal and written communication skills
- Effective multi agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with carers
- Ability to implement change effectively
- Ability to critically review concerns (incidents, complaints etc), to draw reasoned conclusions and write a clear report
- Demonstrate ability and track record of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling the highest stand of professionalism
- Ability to motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills
- Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Live registration with the NMC as Registered Nurse
- Degree in Nursing or other health related subject or equivalent degree level relevant experience
- Management/Leadership qualification or equivalent preparation
- Knowledge of current Nursing issues within NHS care systems
- High level of knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards/guidance
Experience
Essential
- Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care through implementing change
- Proven ability to work under time constraints
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the values and behaviours in line with the Health Board
Other
Essential
- Confident professional appearance
- Ability to travel within role between sites in a timely manner
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use computer systems to a well developed level (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
- Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the ward.
- Well developed verbal and written communication skills
- Effective multi agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with carers
- Ability to implement change effectively
- Ability to critically review concerns (incidents, complaints etc), to draw reasoned conclusions and write a clear report
- Demonstrate ability and track record of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling the highest stand of professionalism
- Ability to motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills
- Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners
Desirable
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
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).
