An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse on B4 Neurosurgery and C4 Neurology. We are looking for a Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to help lead and support our team of nurses clinically and co-ordinate the flow of patients between B4 Neurosurgery, C4 Neurology, T4 Neuro high care, ICU, Theatres and other outside organisations. The successful candidate will regularly take charge of the clinical area and ensure the standards and quality of care given to patients and clients, together with the environment in which care provided, are maintained at a high standard.Experience working within Neurosurgery and Neurology would be advantageous.

We will offer you a friendly and dynamic work environment and an individual personalised development plan and in house management programme to develop your leadership skills and support you in your role.

Main duties of the job

On B4 Neurosurgery and C4 Neurology we care for patients who undergo complex surgery to their brain and spinal cord and who have sustained traumatic brain injury. We also look after patients with a variety of Neurological conditions and video telemetry. We take pride in delivering an exceptionally high standard of care to our patients whilst supporting their relatives and carers within a challenging yet supportive acute hospital setting. As a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse you will be responsible for the evaluation, planning and execution of care plans without direct supervision of senior staff and oversee the ward daily in the absence of the Ward Manager. The post holder will be responsible for supervising students, new and junior members of staff and provide direction as well as motivational appraisals. They will need to be proficient in assisting with the assessment and recognition of emergencies in the area and take appropriate action and guide others to do the same. Every effort must be ensured to improve and maintain their expertise and professionalism whilst developing in the role as a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well,and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

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

Person Specification

experience & qualification

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Achieved grade

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Achieved grade

Experience & Qualification

Essential

• Professional registration
• Experience

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

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001-NMR312-0824