Job summary We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual to join the Corporate Nursing team in Swansea Bay University Health Board, as the Deputy Head of Nursing - Nursing & Midwifery Academy. The Nursing & Midwifery Academy was launched in September 2023 alongside the Nursing & Midwifery Framework 2023-2026. Our vision is that Swansea Bay University Health Board is the place in Wales where the best nurses and midwives come to work, learn and lead their profession to consistently deliver high quality, safe, person centered care and deliver improvements that will result in better patient experience and improved outcomes. Where we have pride in our profession and recognise nursing and midwifery as the high-value careers they are. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply Main duties of the job The post will require you to act as a key member of the Corporate Nursing team. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future nursing and midwifery workforce through delivering excellence in education, development and leadership opportunities. You will drive a culture of continuous improvement and foster professional growth for our nursing and midwifery teams. We seek a visionary leader who is able to meet the challenges facing the NHS today. We are looking for candidates with: Excellent communication and decision-making skills The ability to inspire and lead Extensive nursing leadership and management experience Proven track record in developing self and others About us We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour 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. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £63,150 to £73,379 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-NMR372-1024 Job locations SBUHB Headquarters 1 Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park, Baglan, Port Talbot, SA12 7BR 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. for informal enquiries Please Contact : Lynne Jones, Head of Nursing Lynne.Jones3wales.nhs.uk 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. for informal enquiries Please Contact : Lynne Jones, Head of Nursing Lynne.Jones3wales.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Registered Nurse/Midwife with Nursing & Midwifery Council Master's degree or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience. Post registration experience, Experience in management in a senior leadership role. Involvement in clinical guidelines/policy development. Extensive knowledge of Professional standards and the Local and National Nursing Policy agenda. Extensive knowledge in Implementation and management of change and Multi Disciplinary Team Working. Contribution to formal and informal teaching and development of others. Understanding of the political agenda for Health and Social Care. Desirable Project Management Skills Formal Teaching Qualification Experience Essential Experience of Continual Professional Development. Experience of working as a Matron. Management and leadership experience. Experience and knowledge of using systems such as the E-Rostering system. Acuity System. Experience of staff and service management of dealing with Professional conduct matters. Experience of leading a Health Board wide service Change projects. Experience of budgetary management. Desirable Experience of Working in a corporate Environment. Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Registered Nurse/Midwife with Nursing & Midwifery Council Master's degree or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience. Post registration experience, Experience in management in a senior leadership role. Involvement in clinical guidelines/policy development. Extensive knowledge of Professional standards and the Local and National Nursing Policy agenda. Extensive knowledge in Implementation and management of change and Multi Disciplinary Team Working. Contribution to formal and informal teaching and development of others. Understanding of the political agenda for Health and Social Care. Desirable Project Management Skills Formal Teaching Qualification Experience Essential Experience of Continual Professional Development. Experience of working as a Matron. Management and leadership experience. Experience and knowledge of using systems such as the E-Rostering system. Acuity System. Experience of staff and service management of dealing with Professional conduct matters. Experience of leading a Health Board wide service Change projects. Experience of budgetary management. Desirable Experience of Working in a corporate Environment. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board Address SBUHB Headquarters 1 Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park, Baglan, Port Talbot, SA12 7BR Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)