An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Haematology Directorate at Cardiff and Vale UHB for an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative nurse to become the Sister/Charge Nurse of our inpatient area on B4 Haematology. based at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. The post holder is responsible for ensuring delivery of safe patient care, facilitation of efficient patient flow, and appropriate management of nursing staff.

We are a friendly and experienced team, who strive to deliver excellent patient care. We work closely with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team and together our objective is to ensure patients and their families receive care which is tailored to meet their individual needs. Our unit is a fast moving and progressive area which actively supports opportunities for professional and personal development.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have either a Haematology, oncology, or acute setting background and have excellent communication skills . People management skills are essential, with the ability to inspire a team to achieve its potential. The role offers an exciting challenge for anyone who wants to progress within their career in acute nursing.

Post holders will be expected at all times to behave in accordance with our Health Board values and behaviours whilst demonstrating commitment to the delivery of high-quality services to patients.

The University Health Board (UHB) is a smoke Free Health Board. Smoking is banned across all the UHB sites.

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Degree
• Pertinent post graduate qualification or willing to undertake one
• Bronze IQT

Desirable

• Recognised management qualification
• Recognised leadership qualification
• MSc in pertinent subject
• Teaching qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation pertinant to the role
• Proven and relevant experience at band 6
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018)
• Proven post-registration experience and evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff
• Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
• Experience in budget management
• Experience of effective staff management
• Experience of running a ward/ area/department
• Experience of mentoring pre- registration nursing/midwifery students

Desirable

• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of working in a band 7 role
• Understanding of financial and resource and management processess

SKILLS

Essential

• Able to demonstrate an awareness of professional issues and developments.
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Excellent (verbal/listening/written) communication skills
• IT skills
• Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
• Leadership skills
• Good knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements
• Able to demonstrate research based practice
• Ability to delegate and prioritise work
• Able to manage time effectively

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
• Evidence of effectively implementing change in the clinical practice
• Evidence of commitment to and understanding of mentorship/reflection/clinical supervision.

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker
• Evidence of research and audit work
• Sound knowledge of HR policies

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service
• Able to work under pressure

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

001-NMR479-1224