Job summary
An exceptional and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nurse leader to join the Divison of Medicine with a specific focus on patient safety, quality, and experience.We are looking for a strong and inspirational nurse leader who can bring the insight and skills related to working in a busy and diverse Division. The role also offers a unique opportunity for a Senior Nurse to develop their career with the guidance and support of a patient focused senior leadership team.
Main duties of the job
The Divison of Medicine, has a varied portfolio and specialities, this includes Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Endocrinology, Endoscopy, also tertiary services such as Renal and Neurology.
We are looking for someone who has a proven track record and substantial experience in the care of patients in acute care plus a significant experience in a senior nurse leadership role. You should be able to demonstrate dynamic, inspirational and compassionate leadership skills to help us meet the local and national challenges of the services.
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
You will be a Registered Nurse, educated to masters degree level or equivalent experience and provide evidence of continuing professional development. You will be highly motivated, imaginative and passionate operational and clinical leader who will help shape, develop and enhance our services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
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 a Registered Nurse, educated to masters degree level or equivalent experience and provide evidence of continuing professional development. You will be highly motivated, imaginative and passionate operational and clinical leader who will help shape, develop and enhance our services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
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 Level 1 (Active NMC Registration)
- Recognised management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Educated to Degree level
- Relevant Masters Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Improving Quality Together - Silver IQT
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies
- Knowledge and understanding of current policy and issues in professional practice, compliance, standards and the wider NHS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical leadership at a senior management level.
- Financial management experience including evidence of delivery within budgets and time scales.
- Direct experience of major service and organisation change.
- Proven track record in practice development.
- Experience of leading and managing service development and evidence of achieving improvement.
Skills & Values
Essential
- Person Centred Care
- Team Working
- Effective communication skills
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Leadership
- Demonstrates ability to: oempower others olead through change oinfluencing skills odemonstrate patience and empathy ovalue everybody's contribution odemonstrate innovation and highly complex problem solving abilities
- Coping with pressure
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- European Computer Driving License.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 (Active NMC Registration)
- Recognised management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Educated to Degree level
- Relevant Masters Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Improving Quality Together - Silver IQT
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies
- Knowledge and understanding of current policy and issues in professional practice, compliance, standards and the wider NHS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical leadership at a senior management level.
- Financial management experience including evidence of delivery within budgets and time scales.
- Direct experience of major service and organisation change.
- Proven track record in practice development.
- Experience of leading and managing service development and evidence of achieving improvement.
Skills & Values
Essential
- Person Centred Care
- Team Working
- Effective communication skills
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Leadership
- Demonstrates ability to: oempower others olead through change oinfluencing skills odemonstrate patience and empathy ovalue everybody's contribution odemonstrate innovation and highly complex problem solving abilities
- Coping with pressure
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- European Computer Driving License.
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).
