Skip to main content

This site is independent of the NHS and the Department of Health.

Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Trauma/Orthopaedic
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
37.5 hours per week (Full Time)
Job ref
050-NMR1069-1124
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ogwen ward
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

Sister/Charge Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

Ysbyty Bangor has an exciting opportunity within the Trauma & Orthopaedic team, who are looking for a Band 6 Sister. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has experience of Orthopaedic Trauma and is keen to assist in developing the service for the future. 

This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive leadership approach towards change. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike. Managing and controlling the activities of the ward in an effective and efficient manner.

All applicants are expected to keep with new initiatives and interventions within nursing care. The Deputy Ward Manager is expected to continue the running of the ward in the absence of the ward manager.  Providing support with staff appraisals, sickness and training support.

Main duties of the job

SURGICAL DIRECTORATE

1 x BAND 6 SISTER / CHARGE NURSE –  WARD 7 YGC

An opportunity has arisen for x 1 Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse for Ward 7 – 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. 

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
  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Diploma in Nursing
  • ILS
Desirable criteria
  • Degree in Nursing or relevant clinical/professional subject
  • Management learning

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post registration experience at band 5
  • Experience within an appropriate orthopaedic clinical area
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of undertaking audit work and standard setting

Skills/Competence

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of good ward organisational skills
  • Problem solver
  • Negotiate and communicate with patients and members of MDT team
  • IT Skills, Email, Word
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced clinical skills - venepuncture, phlebotomy, ECG
  • Adapt and propose change in working situation

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of knowledge and appliaction of consent, data protection, patient confiedniatilty
  • Evidence of local policies and procedures and guidelines
Desirable criteria
  • Interview and appraisal process
  • Knowledge of management theories

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
Rachel Hughes
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000841416
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies