To assist with the management of the Unit on a day-to-day basis by supporting and acting on behalf of the Sister/Charge Nurse/Ward Manager. To assist the Sister/Charge Nurse/Ward Manager with service development. To be aware and demonstrate practice based on current advances in nursing. To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines. Work in conjunction with other disciplines in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. To promote evidence-based practice and act as an accountable role model and clinical expert.
Main duties of the job
Successfully complete a locally approved orientation programme. Support a clinical environment that is patient and public focused. Provide expert clinical advice to team members, and act as a credible clinical expert. Assess and interpret acute and patient conditions, taking appropriate action. Recognise and manage acutely unwell and complex patients. Assist and prepare for common invasive procedures undertaken at ward level. Provide extensive knowledge of early discharge/admission avoidance schemes within primary care. Liaise with community services and other agencies to ensure safe discharge within the department. Assist the Line Manager in effectively managing the nursing service and the unit in line with Health Board requirements using a problem-solving approach. Assist the Line Manager to lead on service change and initiatives within the area of acute medicine. Undertake risk assessments relevant to the area/department.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
* Registered with NMC
* Supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training, CPD to Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience
* Experience of management (staff and resources)
* Teaching & Assessing or Equivalent
* Evidence of continued Professional Development
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
* Relevant experience at Band 5
* Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
* Able to manage time effectively, able to work in a team, demonstrate willingness to develop their role
* Aware of the process of effective change management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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