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

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

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex religion or belief race age sexual orientation gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

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.

Qualification

Essential

• Evidence of on going education.

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

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