Deputy Ward Manager

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is seeking a motivated Band 6 nurse to join Dulas Ward at Ysbyty Gwynedd. This role requires RGN with Band 5 experience and surgical ward exposure, offering opportunities for professional development and leadership involvement.

You will work in an ENT surgical ward, contribute to governance, training, and patient safety, and be part of a supportive team. Welsh language ability is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• RGN with band 5 experience in a surgical setting.
• Good clinical knowledge in acute care settings.
• Understanding of governance issues and patient safety.
• Welsh language ability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive mandatory training and staff development on the ward.
• Provide induction and ongoing support through staff meetings and personal development reviews.
• Deliver high-quality care and maintain clinical standards in a dynamic ENT surgical ward.

Skills

RGN

Surgical nursing

Audit experience

Job description

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and committed band 6 nurse to join Dulas Ward at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

The nursing team is proactive and innovative with a wealth of knowledge in ENT surgical nursing and medical outlier care They are also a very friendly and supportive team who demonstrate fantastic team work.

Main duties of the job

All applicants are expected to keep abreast with new initiatives and interventions within nursing care. A deputy is expected to drive mandatory training and other courses which are relevant to the ward.

Staff will receive induction and support through staff meeting and personal development reviews.

In general, this is an exciting and fascinating ward opportunity for professional development and expertise in the field.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RGN with experience at band 5 level
• RGN with experience in surgical setting

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Evidence of leadership / change module
• Evidence of degree or working towards

Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Has good clinical knowledge of acute setting
• Clear understanding of governance issues

Desirable criteria

• Extended skills such as phlebotomy and cannulation
• Evidence of carrying out audit
• Evidence of staff management - off duty / sickness and absence