Job summary
We are looking for a Deputy Ward Manager forWard 2 at Singleton Hospital, this is a general surgical ward providing care for patients undergoing surgery from a wide range of specialities, Ward 2 is also home to our dedicated new "Breast Flap Unit".
This post will support the Ward Manager ensuring high quality safe care over a 24/7 period.
Main duties of the job
To assist with empowering and enabling the ward/department teams to ensure that patient care is delivered to the highest standards of care, utilising research and evidence-based practice, in line with SBUHB Nursing Policies and Procedures and N.M.C. Code of Practice and professional standards and guidance.
To undertake clinical practice, working competently alongside non -registered, and pre / post registration staff, providing supervision, teaching and assessment of competency where required.
To be responsible for the assessment of patients nursing care needs, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care to meet those nursing needs.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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; English and/or Welsh 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
- Bachelor degree in relevant health related subject (or equivalent experience)
- Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies e.g. Bronze IQT
Experience
Essential
- Critical care / surgical / HDU / Recovery experience
- Experience of formal /informal teaching and of mentoring preregistration nursing or midwifery students.
Knowledge
Essential
- Shift management / leadership
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Bachelor degree in relevant health related subject (or equivalent experience)
- Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies e.g. Bronze IQT
Experience
Essential
- Critical care / surgical / HDU / Recovery experience
- Experience of formal /informal teaching and of mentoring preregistration nursing or midwifery students.
Knowledge
Essential
- Shift management / leadership
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).
