Ogwen Ward Manager

Job Overview We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our trauma and orthopaedic ward in Ysbyty Gwynedd as the Band 7 Ward Manager. The role requires an experienced, highly motivated individual who can work with our Orthopaedic/Surgical team to deliver high quality patient care. As a ward manager you will lead the team to provide the best possible care for our patients. Main duties of the job Ensure the highest standards of quality and assist your team to achieve this. Learn and develop new leadership and management skills. Receive support from the Surgical Matron and the Surgical Head of Nursing. Welsh speaking desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation We relish a challenge and have a passion to help others. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is 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 the ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Full job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents. Please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; they will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Person specification Qualifications & Training Essential criteria 1st Level Nurse NMC Registration Evidence of a degree level qualification or working towards this within an agreed time frame Evidence of CPD Holds or is actively working towards a relevant Post‑Graduate Diploma, to be completed within an agreed timeframe Desirable criteria Recognised Management Qualification Evidence of Masters level study Clinical Essential Criteria Broad experience of practice in service areas Substantial post‑registration experience Significant experience of working either within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role Ability to demonstrate application of improvement methodology Desirable criteria Experience of working in other settings Personal and People Development Essential Criteria Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge Up to date on all current issues related to professional nursing practice Assertive and confident in approach Excellent role model both in clinical and professional capacity Health, Safety and Security Essential Criteria Good knowledge of risk and clinical governance Service Improvement Essential Criteria Experience of being involved in service improvement or a project Equality and diversity Essential Criteria Ability to identify and take action when own or others undermine equality and diversity Information, Collection and Analysis Essential Criteria Computer literate Research and Development, Education and Training Essential Criteria Good research knowledge Desirable criteria Experience of undertaking audits Management & Leadership Skills Essential Criteria Excellent time management skills Experience of people management skills Ability to prioritise Know when and with whom to raise and brief on critical issues Desirable criteria Human Resource Management Financial Management Personal Qualities Essential Criteria Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good listening skills Evidence of resilient personality Flexible and reliable Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr