Deputy Ward Manager
- Employer
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Location
- Ysbysty Ystrad Fawr, Caerphilly
- Salary
- per annum
- Closing date
- 25 Jan 2021
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- Sector
- Acute Care Nursing, Nurse Management, Mental Health Nursing
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Setting
- NHS Trust/Hospital
- Salary
- £30,000 - £40,000
Job Details
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 RMN Deputy Ward Manager to work as part of our specialist dementia team at Annwylfan Ward, YYF.
We are looking for an experienced RMN who is highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic, who will demonstrate commitment to the ongoing development of our inpatient service.
You will need the necessary clinical experience to lead and model excellent care delivery. You will be responsible for ensuring that high standards of care are delivered and maintained to patients admitted to our ward. The ward currently provides 18 in-patient dementia assessment beds treating individuals with cognitive impairment within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB).
The successful post holder will in the absence of the ward manager oversee the management of the ward and therefore leadership qualities, skills and attributes would be essential for the successful candidate. As a Deputy Ward Manager you will be responsible for the assessment and implementation of high quality care to patients who are admitted to the inpatient environment. A key role is to provide support to patients and their families and loved ones during the admission and facilitate safe discharge.
Within this role you will provide expert clinical advice to junior members of staff and support the ward manager and senior nurse in running the ward in a professional, effective and safe manner. You will need to possess good sound knowledge and be able to demonstrate skills in clinical leadership. The ward ethos is to provide person centered care, drawing on the individual's strengths, likes and interests, incorporating this into their care and treatment. You will be expected to contribute to the development and shaping of evidenced based care delivery in accordance with local policy and national. An interest in staff training would be required. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about patient care and who is driven to working in collaboration with the patient, families and other services to provide a truly individual, holistic and a person centered approach to nursing. We value personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, warmth and the willingness to go the extra mile for our services users above all else. We are keen to foster, support and importantly invest in our staff and there are excellent opportunities available for any successful candidate.
We would advise any candidate to visit the ward to meet with the manager and team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Closing date: 25th January 2021
Informal Contact Elliott Bramwell
Ward Manager
elliott.bramwell2@wales.nhs.uk
01443 802413
Closing date: 25-Jan-2021
Company
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board - Be part of the NHS revolution in Healthcare in Wales
The NHS across Wales is transforming, and leading the way in delivering system-wide improvements is Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, in south-east Wales. An exciting set of opportunities have been developed in line with our unique and exciting Clinical Futures Model. The developments of these sites mean that you would be joining ABUHB at a truly once in a generation era.
There has never been a more exciting time to join our nursing team as we pioneer new ways of delivering health services across the Gwent area. Our innovative Clinical Futures programme is building on local Health, Social Care and Well Being Strategies that have been developed by local health boards and their partners, bridging all aspects of primary, community and secondary care and you could be a part of its plans to deliver the best to our patients and communities.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board can offer you a great place to live and work, as well as the opportunity to develop and progress your career. There are a wide-range of career opportunities available within the Health Board.
Clinical Futures is extending Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s successful implementation of its Care Closer to Home initiatives; strengthening and promoting its services in the community as well as centralising care of the most critically ill patients in the brand new, state-of-the art The Grange University Hospital that opened in November 2020.
Staff wellbeing is one of the Health Board’s priorities, with a comprehensive package of support and development opportunities available to all. It is the Health Board’s aim that it is an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work as feeling valued at work has a positive impact on both staff and patients.
The Health Board is committed to achieving the highest standards of healthcare services and providing a safe, healthy, and fair working environment, where all staff are treated with dignity and respect and we are passionate about improvements.
There are flexible working arrangements available and all staff can access an excellent range of additional benefits and services.
The Health Board scores particularly well for its engagement activities, with dedicated programmes and staff ensuring staff feel informed and included.
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