Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 130-NMR249-0724
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Clyne Ward, Tawe Clinic, Cefn Coed Hospital
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £35,922 - £43,257 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Lead
Band 6
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registered Mental Health Nurse (clinical lead ) to join the team at Clyne Ward which is a 14 bed treatment ward for Adult Females in mental health services. Candidates should have relevant experience at a Band 5/6 level within the field of adult Mental Health. The successful candidate will be required to be passionate about delivering an exceptional level of care.
As Clinical Lead applicants will be expected to demonstrate a passion to want to work in mental health services and have a passion for unscheduled care services.
The successful applicant will have an excellent opportunity to support, lead and develop the team on Clyne Ward.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who has a drive and passion for recovery focused care and can demonstrate effective leadership and change management skills.
To play a critical role within the Clyne Wards management team, the post holder will be expected to maintain high standards of evidence based nursing care. This will be accomplished through completing regular audits of the nursing's paper work completed by the Band 5 nurses on the ward, having regular supervisions with the Nursing team to ensure that high standards are maintained and to ensure that the team are supporting each other. The post holder will be expected to deputise as role of Ward Manager in their absence.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
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
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 Registered Mental Health Professional Nurse.
- Professional Registration with NMC
- Evidence of relevant post registration study
Desirable criteria
- Relevant management qualification
- Qualification in clinical supervision
- Diploma/Degree level qualification OR working towards Diploma/Degree level
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial post qualification experience
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working.
- Experience of working in Mental Health Services and/or in providing care for clients with mental health problems
- Extensive knowledge of current best practice with designated client group
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
- Documented evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Experience of research and/ or audit and implementing evidence based practice
- Awareness of specific government policy / legislation pertinent to the clinical areas.
- Knowledge of the SBU LHB Modernizations of Services plan
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate with clients to influence positive recovery based outcomes
- Ability to organize time effectively with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as a lead clinician within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to facilitate own and Ability to speak Welsh Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance. Good IT skills Interview CAJE REF: RVC/2022/0176 7 Important – If any changes are made to this job description, it is the manager’s responsibility to ensure that the amended JD is sent Job Evaluation for review prior to use others learning environment
- Have an understanding of Health Board Core Values
- Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly. Anything else not covered above.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Good IT skills
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
- Alice Bacon
- Job title
- Ward manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 516615
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