Deputy Ward Sister/ Charge

2 weeks ago

Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a current band 6 or an experienced band 5 registered nurse to join the nursing team within Ward C at Neath Port Talbot Hospital.


Ward C is a 32 bedded Orthopaedic rehabilitation ward within the hospital operations division at Neath Port Talbot Hospital and is the centre of rehabilitation for Orthopaedic patients from across Swansea Bay Health Board.

Combine excellent clinical practice with day to day shift coordination and undertaking leadership and management responsibilities.


To support and work in conjunction with the Ward Manager including deputising/taking charge of the clinical area/team in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Provide leadership and role modelling in the development and mentorship of new and other staff.

Demonstrate the Health Board's values in everything that you do in the work environment.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.


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.


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.


Combine excellent clinical practice with day to day shift coordination and undertaking leadership and management responsibilities in support of the Ward Manager.


Continually support and work in conjunction with the Ward Manager including deputising/taking charge of the clinical area/team in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Provide supervisory management and leadership skills in a clinical
environment which is complex and pressurised.

Provide professional nursing leadership and guidance (in line with NMC standards), clinical advice and undertake management and monitoring activities to ensure the effective delivery of high standards of nursing care at all times

Work alongside the nursing team members, providing support to junior colleagues in the provision of direct care.

Proactively contribute to the implementation of the NMC Standards for education including the standards for student supervision and assessment.

Provide leadership and role modelling in the development and mentorship of new and other staff.

Demonstrate the Health Board's values in everything that you do in the work environment.

Main Responsibilities

Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate the programmes of care without supervision.

Delegate the delivery of care where appropriate, in line with NHS Wales delegation framework. Supervise the delivery of care and the staff involved with its provision.

Ensure that the patient's physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs are met including the fundamental aspects of care needs.

Monitor and evaluate the standards of care provided by the clinical team.

Be visible and accessible in the clinical area to the nursing and wider multidisciplinary team, patients and service users.


Continually support and work in conjunction with the Ward Manager and formally deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team and provide specialist nursing advice as appropriate to own areas of expertise.


Deal with complex clinical and managerial situations that arise, analysing, seeking appropriate help and making decisions in relation to patient risk and care.

Seek appropriate advice/alert agencies when there are any concerns
regarding potential/actual risk to any patient or their dependents e.g. child safeguarding, domestic violence, protection of the vulnerable adult, mental capacity and deprivation of liberty.


Ensure effective discharge planning forms a core component of care planning and delivery from the time of initial assessment, taking into consideration the contributory factors influencing a safe discharge.

Works with the multidisciplinary team on complex discharges.

Be competent in the use and management of all/specialised equipment

relevant to the ward.
Support junior colleagues in the provision of direct care.
Facilitate learning in and from practice.
Support a culture for learning and development through promotion of a
reflective approach to practice and utilising a formal clinical supervision
framework in support of team members as appropriate.

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