West Vaccination & Immunisation - Deputy Nurse Manager

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Job Overview

Provide management and organisation of a clinical area.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care within a quality, recovery focused service for patients.

Contribute to the education, development and line management of other staff members (registrants and non-registrants).

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. Undertake management responsibilities in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Main duties of the job

Designated to take charge on a regular basis in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area/ case load.

Analyse complex clinical situations which require analysis and where necessary interpret data leading to a decision being made on the viable options.

Responsible for the assessment of the patients nursing care needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care to meet those nursing needs.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, encouraging and where required participating in therapies ensuring that they are delivered effectively.

Participate in the development of educational programmes for use within the clinical area.

Act as a supervisor, mentor, assessor aiding reflection and supervising practice and assessing competence where appropriate.

The post holder will be required to undertake shift work, which will include weekends.

The post holder will be required to work night duty on an internal rotation basis.

Will be required to cover other clinical areas where the senior nursing staff identify the need.

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 And/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

• 1st Level Nurse NMC Registration.
• Evidence of a Degree level qualification or working towards this within an agreed time frame.
• Evidence of CPD Holds or is actively working towards a relevant Post-graduate Diploma, Diploma to be completed within an agreed timeframe.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Management qualification and /or management experience
• Mentor/supervisor/assessor
  
  

Other

Essential criteria

• Flexible approach to work.
• Ability to Travel Commitment to undertake a leadership / management qualification
  
  

Values

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of effective team working
• Ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work autonomously
• Display flexibility to adapt to organisational changes as well as changes within the service.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Leadership and motivational skills
  
  

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate and receive complex information
• The ability to diagnose a problem and take corrective action
• Ability to analyse assessment results and transfer them into relevant packages of care
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh
• IT Skills
• Ability to manage resources
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience of working either within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role
• Ability to demonstrate application of improvement methodology.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Experience/knowledge of senior nurse role