About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experience and compassionate nursing leader to join the Corporate Nursing Team within CTMUHB as Head of Nursing, providing visible, professional and inspiring clinical leadership, as acting as a role model for nurses across the organisation.
With the experience of our patients, families and communities at the heart if the Health Board's vision, the post holder will have a meaningful opportunity to shape and support the strategic direction for people's experience, working with the Deputy Director of Nursing and People's Experience to drive improvement, strengthen engagement and support person- centred care.
The role offers opportunities to represent the Health Board locally, nationally and across the UK, building strong professional networks and contributing to the wider nursing agenda, deputising for the Deputy Director or Nursing when required.
As a Senior member of the Nursing, Quality and People's Experience Directorate, the post holder will translate legislation, professional standards and strategic priorities into policy, implementation plans and sustainable improvements. Ensuring collaborative working with Senior Colleagues, influencing key workforce priorities.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
A role model for the Health Board values, leadership, expectations and behaviour's. Be an advocate for diversity and equal opportunities in all services provided by the Health Board.
Lead on identifying and cascading appropriate challenging goals and objectives, ensuring that the vision, values and strategic themes of the Health Board are translated into clear goals and objectives in business and workforce plans and PDR's.
The post holder will be the professional lead for the Staff Bank, advising on all profession and operational issues.
Actively develop a culture of quality and productivity to improve patient/ client care and services by analysing complex data and information, developing and implementing solutions to enhance quality and meet performance targets.
Lead a culture of ensuring patient/ client safety through adherence to legal obligations and safety requirements by reviewing and challenging risks and progress on plans to reduce risk.
Create an open , accountable culture where teams are confident and skilled in giving regular, constructive feedback, where issues can be raised and solved openly, leading to a productive, solution- focused working environment.
Actively establish and build a wide range of effective networks, contacts and partnerships in and outside the Health Board, which are used to inform and influence the direction of patient/ client care and services.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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 and/ or Knowledge Essential
Educated to master's level or equivalent qualification, knowledge and/ or experience supplemented by highly specialist qualification Registered Nurse (adult/mental health/ Child) with current NMC registration Evidence of continuous professional development Highly relevant speciailist clinical knowledge relating to sphere of responsibilities Clear understanding of the concept of working arrangements of diverse clinical areas Detailed understanding of the provision of health services High level knowledge of all current issues related to professional nursing practice Has a good understanding of research and can demonstrate how research has influenced their practice.
Experience Essential
Significant post- registration experience at a very senior nursing level Highly specialised and in- depth professional knowledge and experience from a range of nursing discipline across the services of the UHB Significant senior operational management experience across healthcare sectors Experience of developing and implementing governance frameworks to support service delivery and service change Extensive personnel performance management experience. Complaint Management Experience People Management Experience Performance Management Experience Budgetary Management Experience Managing Change Experience
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
Advanced Decision Making Skills Ability to analyze complex clinical issues/ problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations and follow these through Ability to demonstratate emotional leadership skills to apply to appropriate situations Ability to influence, motivate and lead teams of staff Good organisational skills Highly developed communication skills Computer skills, with working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and presentation packages.
Desirable
Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to communicate clearly in written and oral form Able to manage people effectively Approachable, resilient, determined and persuasive Enthusiastic, constructive and creative in the face of challenges Approachable and demonstrates diplomacy at all times Excellent time management skills. Ability to work on own initiative. Reliable and committed Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Circumstances Essential
Ability to travel throughout the UHB locality in a timely manner Able to work hours flexibly to meet the needs of the service
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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Ynysmeurig House,
Navigation Park
Abercynon
CF45 4SN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)