Deputy Ward Manager

Job Overview

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 3 months to meet the needs of the service. Exciting opportunity for band 6, 3 month secondment position on Ogwen Ward. Ysbyty Bangor has an exciting opportunity within the Trauma & Orthopaedic team, who are looking for a Band 6 charge nurse/sister.

SURGICAL DIRECTORATE

1 x BAND 6 SISTER / CHARGE NURSE – Ogwen Ward, Trauma & Orthopaedic

An opportunity has arisen for one Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse for Ogwen ward – Trauma & Orthopaedics. All applicants must be a Registered Nurse, with recent experience at Band 5 and meet the Band 6 Job Description person specification. Experience in both pathways is essential for this Senior Nursing post holder.

Post – 37.5 hours per week.

The position involves working as an Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse on Ogwen Ward, with a Trauma and Orthopaedics speciality. Candidates should be able to provide evidence of personal and professional development and it is essential that the post holder has a good understanding of the dynamics of team work as they will be expected to work closely with multidisciplinary personnel.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, leadership, a positive outlook, enthusiasm and the ability to learn and develop new skills.

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

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.

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Diploma in Nursing
• ILS

• Degree in Nursing or relevant clinical/professional subject
• Management learning

• Significant post registration experience at band 5
• Experience with in an appropriate orthopaedic clinical area

• Experience of undertaking audit work and standard setting

• Evidence of good ward organisational skills
• Problem solver
• Negotiate and communicate with patients and members of MDT team
• IT Skills, Email, Word

• Advanced clinical skills - venepuncture, phlebotomy, ECG
• Adapt and propose change in working situation

• Evidence of knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality
• Evidence of local policies and procedures and guidelines

• Interview and appraisal process
• Knowledge of management theories