Job overview

To be responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of care

To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team

To develop an understanding of the requirements of the National Service Framework.

To assist with the management of the ward on a day to day basis by supporting and acting on behalf the ward manager.

To be aware and demonstrate practice based on current advances in nursing.

Work in conjunction with other disciplines in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.

To promote evidence based practise and act as an accountable role model and clinical expertise

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of all registered nurses and healthcare support workers within their team. Strong communication skills and strong problem solving skills are essential along with the ability to work under pressure.

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking leader to motivate and inspire a new nursing team to achieve high standards of patient care whilst ensuring patient safety.

You will be expected to work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team and be actively involved in providing high standards of quality care. You will also be expected to demonstrate 

The candidate must demonstrate good knowledge and skills in caring for adults.

The successful candidate will work closely with the ward manager, to ensure and demonstrate the delivery of high standards of care in a safe, compassionate, responsive environment. They will be responsible for the operational management of the ward. Strong leadership skills are essential for this role.

The successful post holder will be expected to uphold ward management responsibilities and lead by example to support the team when ward manager is not present.

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

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Well being Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020.  Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.