About this role
Job summary
Deputy Ward Manager in the North Wales Vascular Network
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Deputy Ward Manager with a specialist interest in vascular care to join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board's North Wales Vascular Network.
The tertiary unit for major arterial surgery is located at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire. We are a dedicated vascular ward with a state of the art Hybrid Theatre (to include Interventional Radiology facilities). The Health Board has invested in a team of consultant surgeons, interventional radiologists, middle grade doctors, two new IR suites and a dedicated vascular ward. Catering for acutely ill patients from across North Wales.
Main duties of the job
The North Wales Vascular Network provides services to a population of approximately 700,000 residents. After the establishment of the hub, spoke services will be provided at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, and Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Job description Job 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
Registered Nurse Evidence of further education at Level 6 or working toward Evidence of ongoing professional development Commitment to undertake further study or management/leadership course Mentorship/ teaching and assessing course or willing to work towards
Desirable
Degree or Masters Recognised management qualification
Experience Essential
Broad in depth experience of acute nursing Significant post registration experience Experience of being involved in service improvement or a project
Desirable
Experience of Human Resource management Experience of financial management
Skills Essential
Proficient in the following clinical skills: venepuncture; intravenous cannulation and administration of intravenous additives Effective communication skills, written and verbal Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to prioritise own workload and work under pressure
Knowledge Essential
Good knowledge of risk and clinical governance Knowledge of audit and research
Desirable
Experience of undertaking audit
Personal Qualities Essential
Assertive and confident in approach Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge Evidence of resilient personality Flexible and reliable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address Glan Clwyd Hospital
Rhuddlan Road
Bodelwyddan
LL18 5UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)