Samaritan Escalation Ward - INTERNAL

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Wrexham

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

13 hours ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to assume Ward Manager responsibilities on a busy surgical/medical escalation ward. The role focuses on leadership, coordination of care, and setting standards to ensure high quality patient care.

The post requires substantial post-registration experience in an acute setting, with the ability to lead a team, supervise staff, and contribute to continuous service improvement within a supportive nursing

Qualifications

Meets essential criteria for registered nurse with leadership experience.
Experience in acute care settings and managing a team is expected.
Ability to supervise, mentor and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

Overall management and leadership of the ward including care programmes and standards.
Lead a team of nurses to ensure delivery of excellent patient care.
Accountability for quality of care within the clinical area and collaboration with others.

Skills

Ward management

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Team collaboration

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Job Overview

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to cover a busy surgical/medical escalation ward. Samaritan is looking for a highly motivated individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and wishes to contribute to our vision of providing compassionate nursing care. We are seeking to recruit a ward manager who can make a difference with their dedication and expertise whilst upholding the trusts values and behaviours. We are a friendly department with a positive ethos and strong nursing leadership. As Ward Manager you will carry overall continuing responsibility for the management and leadership of the ward including administration and the overall co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting and auditing of standards of care to ensure excellent high quality care is delivered at all times. Applicants need to have a sound knowledge of clinical, leadership and managerial skills. Be able to demonstrate the ability to lead as well as work within a team: to supervise, nurture and develop the knowledge and skills of staff. The successful candidate will have substantial post registration experience in an acute setting as well as experience in managing a team.

Main duties of the job

You will carry overall continuing responsibility for the management and leadership of the ward including administration and the overall co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting and auditing of standards of care.
Lead a team of highly qualified nurses to ensure we deliver excellent patient care
Be accountable for the quality of care delivered within clinical area by nursing
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to develop services provided for patients within clinical areas

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.

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