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Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic leader to join us as a Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse in our Minor Injuries unit Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.

Interviews to be held on 19/6/24

Main duties of the job

The Band 7 Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse is a rewarding role. You will be pivotal in the department striving to achieve and maintain the highest standards of care for all our patients within the Minor injuries Unit . You will lead our dynamic, multi- disciplinary team on a daily basis, ensuring the smooth running of shifts in a challenging and diverse environment. Your clinical leadership and people skills are vital to delivering the responsibilities and accountabilities outlined in our job description.

The successful candidate would be required to hold an NMC Registration and provide evidence of professional development. Bachelors degree or equivalent experience is essential.

Teaching skills are essential as the Department supports newly qualified staff as part of a successful recruitment process.

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

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

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.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

Registered Nurse (Part 1) Current NMC Registration Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience) Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development/ experience AND a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate level study when in post) Bronze IQT Teaching/ Coaching qualification (or equivalent experience) Knowledge of legislation pertinent to role

Desirable

Recognised management qualification Recognised leadership qualification Experience of leading a team Masters degree in pertinent subject

Experience

Essential

Proven and relevant experience at Band 6 Appropriate experience within speciality and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant speciality Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018) Proven post-registration experience and evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff Able to demonstrate an awareness of professional issues and developments Evidence of leadership skills Experience of working in a multi-professional environment Experience in budget management Experience of effective staff management Experience of running a ward/area/department Experience of mentoring pre-registration nursing/ midwifery students IT skills Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills Good knowledge of information governance/ data protection requirements

Desirable

Experience of working in a Band 7 role Understanding of financial and resource management processes

Language Skills

Desirable

Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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