Job summary
- Main area
- Learning Disability Services
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 130-NMR213-0624
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hafod Y Wennol
- Town
- Pontyclun
- Salary
- £44,398 - £50,807 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Manager
Band 7
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Ward Manager for Hafod Y Wennol.
The post holder will be a Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse, with experience of working with people with learning disabilities, mental health issues, behaviours which challenge and a forensic history.
The successful candidate will be required to work a Monday-Friday rota, which may also include occasional shifts on a weekend, night and bank holidays.
Hafod Y Wennol is a 6 bed locked assessment and rehabilitation unit.
It is a dynamic and challenging work environment, supporting adults with Learning Disabilities who present with behaviours which can challenge.
The unit provides multi-disciplinary assessment, intervention and rehabilitation of individuals assessed as ready to step down from low secure and locked rehab environments. Individuals will be supported to move on to more independent living within their local area.
We aim to provide a high quality, person centred approach based on the Positive Behaviour Support model of care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post.
Main duties of the job
As a Ward Manager, you will have overall responsibility of the unit and staffing resources to provide excellent care to the patients.
You will implement the operational policies and processes associated with the unit and ensure clinical pathways are maintained.
You will supervise staff and ensure compliance with mandatory training.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Exercise 24-hour accountability for the management of the ward, to include leading and developing the core nursing establishment in the delivery of compassionate, high quality, effective, patient-centred nursing care; and providing fair, honest and measured people management.
Work and communicate effectively as a member of the senior clinical and nursing leadership team for the Division/service, collaborating with other Ward Managers.
Develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships with the clinical specialists from across nursing and the wider multi-disciplinary team, working in partnership to meet the patient needs and achieve nationally-agreed standards.
Support staff in upholding the standards in the NMC Code (2018) as part of providing the quality and safety of care expected by service users and regulators.
Take responsibility for effective rostering of staff to ensure that ward has effective skill mix and staffing levels to meet demand; and that staff health and well-being is a key consideration underpinning the rosters produced.
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/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse Learning Disability or Mental Health Qualification
- Degree qualification in relevant field of practice
- Management qualification or equivalent
- Knowledge of Safeguarding
Desirable criteria
- Master's degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience working with people with Learning Disability and Mental Health issues.
- Evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of finance resource management
Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Advanced clinical and leadership skills
- Able to evidence implementing change using evidence based practice
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elizabeth Pritchard
- Job title
- Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01639 683216
List jobs with Swansea Bay University Health Board in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors