Ward Manager

Job summary

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse to undertake the role of a Band 7 Ward Manager on Ward 7, Dementia Assessment Ward in YCC.

The suitable individual must have post registration experience at Band 6. Excellent interpersonal communication skills required, as well as leadership and organisational skills. Negotiation and mediation skills are also necessary along with the ability to multi-task.

Evidence of continuing professional development is required and you must have a commitment to teaching.

You will possess:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work on your own initiative whilst working as part of a team.
• A clear vision for best practice.
• A reputation for professional innovation.
• An ability to develop relationships across professional and organisational boundaries.
• This is a Welsh Desirable post at level 3 speaking/Listening or above.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will carry twenty-four hour continuing responsibility for the management of their respective ward. They will be highly experienced in inpatient mental health nursing.o The post holder will be responsible for delivering a quality nursing service to all patients in their care, ensuring that all resources are used to optimum effect.o They will be responsible for the devising and implementation of policies and procedures for their ward, which will ensure the highest standards of patient care within existing/current resources and which will ensure the highest standards and mission of the UHB.o The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of staff through the observance and implementation of Health and Safety Policies and also assist them in identifying and achieving training and developmental needs through the implementation of UHB policies and procedureso Have a continuing responsibility of the management and the delivery of a 14 bedded mixed gendered dementia assessment ward ensuring effective and efficient use of resources.o Assist the Senior Nurse in developing systems and processes to monitor:- quality of care adherence to UHB polices and procedures clinical practiceo Deputise as necessary for the Senior Nurseo Maximise the performance of all staff within delegated area.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.