If you are an SB Health Board employee this post will only be offered on a secondment basis and you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview.

We are looking to attract candidates with great leadership qualities, providing professional leadership and development to their team. Acting as an effective role model and demonstrating personal commitment to continuous support of the Ward Sister in improvements, taking responsibility for the leadership and supervision of the team.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Paediatric department. We are looking for a Deputy Ward Sister/Charge nurse to join our friendly, supportive and motivated team of Paediatric Nurses.

We provide acute care of medical paediatric patients up to the age of 16 years. The ward has 16 beds and a 4 bedded high dependency unit, and works alongside a 24 hour paediatric assessment unit and 20 bedded surgical ward.

Our team is passionate about providing outstanding paediatric care. The foundation of developing a close team are rooted in the health boards values working together , always improving, caring for each other

If you are looking to advance your knowledge and skills develop managerial awareness and expertise in paediatric medical care come and join us.

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

About us

Swansea Bay University Health Board (formerly ABMU) was created on 1 April 2019, after responsibility for providing healthcare services in the Bridgend County Borough Council area passed from ABMU to the new Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

Swansea Bay UHB covers a population of around 390,000 in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas and we have a budget of around �1bn. The Health Board employs approximately 12,500 staff. It has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton in Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot Hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.

We also have a community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals. Mental health and learning disabilities services are provided both in hospital and community settings. Morriston also delivers one of two cardiac surgery services in Wales.

The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea University. ARCH is a unique collaboration project aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.

To find out more, please see: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/

Our values: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/jobs/why-work-for-us/

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience

Desirable

• Skills.

Qualifiaction

Essential

• Evidence of on going education.

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol maes eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

130-NMR434-0923