Deputy Ward Manager

NHS; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager to join our gynaecology team looking after gynaecological and surgical patients on the ward, Early Pregnancy Unit and on the Emergency Gynaecology Assessment Unit. This will provide an excellent foundation in this speciality for the interested individuals either at the beginning of their career journey or someone looking for career development.

The successful applicant needs to have an interest in women's health, have excellent communication skills and work well within a multidisciplinary team.

The ward aims to provide a high standard of care and are committed to continual service improvement within the speciality. The ward is a 22 bedded ward and care is provided to patients receiving gynaecological and female surgery.

Some experience of working within a gynaecology setting would be an advantage, though this is not essential as full training and support will be provided.

Candidates should be forward thinking, be able to demonstrate good clinical and assessment skills and able to manage the team in the absence of the ward manager. The ability to support the ward manager in managing the ward in a fast paced and challenging environment; to demonstrate excellent communication, decision-making and motivational skills along with patient centred care are essential qualities for this post.

Main duties of the job

You will need to demonstrate continuing professional development and have an understanding of how to improve and provide safe, quality care for patients and their relatives.

If you are dedicated to improving the patient experience and committed to providing a positive environment for colleagues and patients, then this clinical area will enhance your job satisfaction by developing your clinical and managerial skills. The division is committed to supporting your continuous professional development in line with your personal development plan.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

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

1. Registered General Nurse, Evidence of Managerial and Professional Development. Evidence of NMC registration.
2. Masters degree or working towards. Teaching and assessing or equivalent, ILS.

1. Aware of change management.

1. Job relating Skills, managing patients and teams. Development of role.
2. IT skills, awareness of quality. Understanding of HB policies.

1. Knowledge and understanding of current nursing issues, Knowledge of NMC code of conduct. Maintaining personal and organisational development.
2. Knowledge of wider NHS issues.

1. Personal Skills, Excellent communication skills, works pro-actively, Motivation, team leader, flexible approach.
2. Leading teams. Proactive in developing the management skills of the team.

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.

Ward A3, The Grange University Hospital.