Ward Manager - Mesen Fach in Bangor

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 7 Ward Manager on Mesen Fach, who is keen to maximise their management and clinical skills in a complex environment. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Please note: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

Main duties of the job:

• Applications are invited from persons with a Nursing Degree or RMN with relevant experience and registered with NMC to join a progressive team to provide a high-quality service.
• The post will require you to work in Learning Disabilities inpatient services in Bryn Y Neuadd.
• The successful applicants will support the Matron to provide quality care for individuals with associated complex health needs.
• As a key member of the team, you should possess excellent management, interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), and be able to lead and motivate others.
• You should also be willing to work flexibly within a team.

Qualifications and Training:

• 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 Postgraduate Diploma.
• Recognised Management qualification.
• Evidence of Masters level study.

Personal and People Development:

• Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge.
• Up to date in all current issues related to professional nursing practice.
• Assertive and confident in approach.
• Excellent role model both in clinical and professional capacity.

Health, Safety and Security:

• Good knowledge of risk and clinical governance.

Service Improvement:

• Experience of being involved in service improvement or a project.

Quality:

• Ability to prioritise work effectively.

Equality and Diversity:

• Ability to identify and take action when own or others undermine equality and diversity.

Information, Collection and Analysis:

• Good research knowledge.
• Experience of undertaking audit.

Management & Leadership Skills:

• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience of people management skills.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills.
• Evidence of resilient personality.
• Flexible approach to work and reliable.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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.