Head of Nursing

1 month ago


Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Neath Port Talbot and Singleton Hospital are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, dynamic nurse leaders into our newly created 8C Head of Nursing for Surgery.

We are looking for a Senior Nurse Leader who can take forward our Quality and Patient experience agenda with a focus on Harm Free Care. 

This post will work across Neath Port Talbot, Singleton and Morriston hospital. It holds responsibility for Theatre and Anaesthetics, Orthopaedic and Spinal Clinical Nurse Specialists, Elective Surgical wards at Neath Port Talbot and Singleton hospital, Ward 4 (emergency gynaecology and ophthalmology ward), Enhanced Care Unit at Singleton Hospital, Rheumatology, Breast Care, Pain and Pre-Assessment services.  

Main duties of the job

By inspiring a culture of high performance in the team, you will ensure the provision of sustained high-quality services and standards as well as the day-to-day management and operational responsibilities. You will need to be a strong communicator to deliver change in an engaging way and be aligned with the Health Boards vision and values, leading by example.

As Head of Nursing you will be responsible for the clinical leadership and governance of a specified area and lead on the day to day operational leadership and patient flow challenges. You will also be key in the delivery of the overall Health Board Nursing strategy.

You will use your skills in leading change and innovation through others whilst working as part of the Divisional Triumvirate teams focusing on quality improvements and the delivery of safe care.

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.


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