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Job summary

Main area
General Surgical Nursing
Grade
Band 6
Contract
6 months (This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 6 months to meet the needs of the service.)
Hours
Full time - 37.3 hours per week (variable night and day)
Job ref
050-NMR1062-1124
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Town
Bangor
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Deputy Ward Manager

Band 6

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 

 

Job overview

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 6 months to meet the needs of the service.

An opportunity has arisen  for a motivated and committed band 6 nurse to join Dosa/ Tudno Ward  at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

The nursing team is proactive and innovative with a wealth of knowledge in this unique field of day elective surgery. They are also a very friendly and supportive team who demonstrate fantastic team work. 

 

 

 

Main duties of the job

All applicants are expected to keep abreast with new initiatives and interventions within nursing care. A deputy is expected to drive mandatory training and other courses which are relevant to the ward.  

Staff will receive induction and support through staff meeting and personal development reviews.

In general, this is an exciting and fascinating ward opportunity for professional development and expertise in the field.

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

 

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • RGN with experience at band 5 level
  • RGN with experience in surgical setting
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Evidence of leadership / change module
  • Evidence of degree or working towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Has good clinical knowledge of acute setting
  • Clear understanding of governance issues
Desirable criteria
  • Extended skills such as phlebotomy and cannulation
  • Evidence of carrying out audit
  • Evidence of staff management - off duty / sickness and absence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Victoria Seddon
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 841383
Additional information

Sandra Robinson-Clark

Surgical Matron

[email protected]

03000 851394