Job summary

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to undertake the role of a Band 7 Ward Manager on the respiratory ward at Prince Charles Hospital.

The suitable individual must have post registration experience at Band 6.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills required, as well as leadership and organisational skills. Negotiation and mediation skills are also necessary along with the ability to multi-task.

Evidence of continuing professional development is required and you must have a commitment to teaching.

You will possess:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work on your own initiative whilst working as part of a team.
• A clear vision for best practice.
• A reputation for professional innovation.
• An ability to develop relationships across professional and organisational boundaries.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder will carry twenty-four hour continuing responsibility for the management of their respective ward. They will be highly experienced in general medical nursing and possess specialist knowledge and expertise in the area of respiratory medicine.o The post holder will be responsible for delivering a quality nursing service to all patients intheir care, ensuring that all resources are used to optimum effect.o They will be responsible for the devising and implementation of policies and procedures fortheir ward, which will ensure the highest standards of patient care within existing/currentresources and which will ensure the highest standards and mission of the UHB.o The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of staff throughthe observance and implementation of Health and Safety Policies and also assist them inidentifying and achieving training and developmental needs through the implementation ofUHB policies and procedureso Have a continuing responsibility of the management and the delivery of a 24 beddedmixed general medical ward with a respiratory speciality ensuring effective and efficient use ofresources.o Assist the Senior Nurse in developing systems and processes to monitor:- qualityof care adherence to UHB polices and procedures clinical practiceo Deputise as necessary for the Senior Nurseo Maximise the performance of all staff within delegated areas ensuring effective

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will carry twenty-four hour continuing responsibility for the managementof their respective ward. They will be highly experienced in general medical nursing andpossess specialist knowledge and expertise in the area of respiratory medicine. The post holder will be responsible for delivering a quality nursing service to all patients intheir care, ensuring that all resources are used to optimum effect. They will be responsible for the devising and implementation of policies and procedures fortheir ward, which will ensure the highest standards of patient care within existing/currentresources and which will ensure the highest standards and mission of the UHB. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of staff throughthe observance and implementation of Health and Safety Policies and also assist them inidentifying and achieving training and developmental needs through the implementation ofUHB policies and procedures Have a continuing responsibility of the management and the delivery of a 24 beddedmixed general medical ward with a respiratory speciality ensuring effective and efficient use ofresources. Assist the Senior Nurse in developing systems and processes to monitor:- qualityof care adherence to UHB polices and procedures clinical practice Deputise as necessary for the Senior Nurse Maximise the performance of all staff within delegated areas ensuring effective

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Degree

Desirable

• Masters Degree
• Post Registration Qualification in Management

Experience

Essential

• Previous Experience at Band 6

Desirable

• Experience in Respiratory Medicine

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