An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 (Deputy Manager) within the new Health Protection Service (HPS)

The newly created HPS will work in partnership, to respond to health protection measures and threats as required. It is envisaged that the HPS will evolve over the year and the post holder will work, either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing, outreach team at any location within North Wales.

The Health Protection Team will work alongside the other agencies such as Public Health Wales to protect and improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities for the people of North Wales.

The Deputy Manager will support the Team Manager and Clinical Service Manager in the clinical, operational management and staff development of the HPS.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, forward thinking experienced nurse with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously.

Are you proactive? Do you enjoy working in an exciting developing environment? Do you have a passion to deliver excellent services? Do you want to help develop this new service now and into the future? If you are, come and join us in this new exciting Health Protection Service.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Health Protection Service, the post holder will work, either at their designated workbase or as part of an agile, patient-facing, outreach team at any location within North Wales

The Deputy Manager will support the Team Manager and Clinical Service Manager in the operational management of the Health Protection service. The post holder will be responsible for providing and improving services to assure BCUHB that patients, carers and staff requirements are met and to ensure services are achieving targets set nationally and by BCUHB. In the absence of the Team Manager, will be responsible for the operational management of staff within the Health Protection Service to facilitate the delivery of excellent practice and standards of service. To support the Clinical Service Manager in the development of the service to meet demands.

Contribute to the education, development and line management of other staff members (registrants and non-registrants).

This post is fixed term until 31 March 2024 to meet the needs of the service.

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

About us

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.

Job description

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

Managerial

• Designated to take charge on a regular basis in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area/ caseload.
• Analyse complex clinical situations, which require analysis and where necessary interpret data leading to a decision being made on the viable options.
• Will participate in an on call rota as and when required. Through effective delegation manage patients without direct supervision and ensure patients care needs are met across the defined clinical area.
• Undertake delegated line management responsibilities of other team members including personal development planning and individual performance reviews in line with BCUHB policy.
• Assist the senior managers to achieve the best use of clinical resources, ensuring an efficient and effective throughput of patients to the service for screening and sampling

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Nurse NMC Registration.
• Significant experience of working either within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role

Desirable

• Management qualification and /or management experience
• Leadership and motivational skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Flexible approach to work. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Commitment to undertake a leadership / management qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Parc Menai, Bangor / Ysbyty Glan Clwyd

Bangor/ Bodelwydden

LL57 2PW

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050-NMR486-0523