Junior Sister

A fixed term position is available working at Deeside Community Hospital as a Band 6 Sister.

The successful applicant must have excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills and be able to work on their own initiative but also as part of a team. You will be expected to support the management of a busy ward within the community hospital setting. In addition, you will be required to Deputise for the Sister in her absence making decisions and leading a professional group of nurses and a multidisciplinary team.

You will need to be proactive and flexible in your approach supporting the needs of the service.

Designated to take charge of the clinical area on a regular basis, and in the absence of the Ward Manager provide a visible and accessible resource to staff, patients and their families within the ward environment.Lead by example.

In collaboration with the Ward Manager promote, develop and maintain a culture within the clinical area which challenges and questions practice and promote the quality of thinking amongst practitioners.

To work in partnership with the Ward Manager and Housekeeper in delivery of the wider infection control agenda e.g. Infection control data, assist with credits for cleaning audits.

Support the Ward Manager to deliver the transforming care initiative and work with the team to ensure that all identified areas for improvement are implemented, monitored and sustained.

Manage a caseload of patients without direct supervision and ensure patients care needs are met across a clinical area.

Assist the Ward Manager to achieve the best use of clinical resources, ensuring an efficient and effective throughput of patients through the ward from admission to discharge.

Promote the development of services, determining new ideas for improvement within the clinical area, and assist the Ward Manager to implement change.

Post is fixed term for 12 months due to the needs of the service.

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

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.