Job summary We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Deputy Manager /Clinical Lead who is a Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse, with experience of working with people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and a forensic history. The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a seven-day service, which includes weekend, nights and bank holidays. Llety Newydd is based in the Cardiff area and offers a dynamic and challenging work environment, supporting adults with Learning Disabilities who present with behaviours which can challenge. We aim to provide a high quality, person centred approach based on the Positive Behaviour Support model of care. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post. Main duties of the job Duties will include assisting the Ward Manager with the daily functioning of the unit, assisting with responsibility for all staff management, resource allocation, modernisation and development of the workforce and services and overseeing patient referrals, assessments and care. Supporting the Ward Manager to operationally manage the unit and to assist with leading, co-ordinate and contribute to the delivery of Continuing Health Care Units on an operational basis via the nursing team, ensuring holistic delivery of care and multi-disciplinary/multi-agency services, which are coherent, consistently applied and in line with Operational Policies and best practice. The post holder will assist with responsibility in assessing and make recommendations to the Responsible Clinician/Clinical Team on the suitability of patients for admission to the Specialist Residential Services Unit. The post holder will also be responsible with assisting the Ward Manager to provide learning disability nursing advice and support to other learning disability settings across the service group. The post holder will assist with ward management and nursing leadership and routinely monitor occupancy, dependency and observation levels on the ward to ensure that these are managed within the available resources. The post holder will participate in the Nurse on-call rota for the learning disability division. 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 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-NMR374-1024 Job locations Lletty Newedd Continuing Care Bungalow Velindre Road Cardiff CF14 2TG 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. 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. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Registered Nurse (Part 1) - Active NMC Registration Bachelor degree in relevant health related subject (or equivalent experience) Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development / experience Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies e.g. Bronze IQT Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2015) Desirable Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience) Recognised management qualification Understanding of wider nursing and health care related agenda Experience Essential Relevant clinical experience Experience of working in a multi-professional environment Experience of shift leadership Experience of working with preregistration nursing / midwifery students Experience of formal /informal teaching and of mentoring preregistration nursing or midwifery students. Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills Desirable Relevant experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty Experience of coordinating a team Experience of facilitating learning in and from practice Previous experience of leadership and management Awareness of current issues in nursing and Specialty Awareness of financial and resource management Values Essential Can demonstrate SBU values Aptitude and Abilities Essential Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care Ability to motivate a team and positively influence others Able to establish credibility and lead a nursing team to deliver / maintain high standards of care Able to support junior colleagues in the provision of direct care Ability to respond to/lead change Ability to delegate and prioritise work Able to manage time effectively Excellent interpersonal skills IT skills Supervisory management skills Able to create and work in a calm and efficient manner in situations of extreme workload Evidence of commitment to and understanding of Mentorship, reflection, clinical supervision Evidence of their own areas of clinical interest and contribution towards developing clinical practice. Demonstrate a willingness to develop leadership and management skills Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Ability to critically analyse research and apply to practice setting Other Essential Commitment to working a shift pattern which is complementary to rest of leadership team within clinical area, with aim of providing maximum visibility of nursing leadership team across 7 days of week. Details to be agreed with nursing management team on appointment. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Registered Nurse (Part 1) - Active NMC Registration Bachelor degree in relevant health related subject (or equivalent experience) Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development / experience Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies e.g. Bronze IQT Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2015) Desirable Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience) Recognised management qualification Understanding of wider nursing and health care related agenda Experience Essential Relevant clinical experience Experience of working in a multi-professional environment Experience of shift leadership Experience of working with preregistration nursing / midwifery students Experience of formal /informal teaching and of mentoring preregistration nursing or midwifery students. Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills Desirable Relevant experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty Experience of coordinating a team Experience of facilitating learning in and from practice Previous experience of leadership and management Awareness of current issues in nursing and Specialty Awareness of financial and resource management Values Essential Can demonstrate SBU values Aptitude and Abilities Essential Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care Ability to motivate a team and positively influence others Able to establish credibility and lead a nursing team to deliver / maintain high standards of care Able to support junior colleagues in the provision of direct care Ability to respond to/lead change Ability to delegate and prioritise work Able to manage time effectively Excellent interpersonal skills IT skills Supervisory management skills Able to create and work in a calm and efficient manner in situations of extreme workload Evidence of commitment to and understanding of Mentorship, reflection, clinical supervision Evidence of their own areas of clinical interest and contribution towards developing clinical practice. Demonstrate a willingness to develop leadership and management skills Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Ability to critically analyse research and apply to practice setting Other Essential Commitment to working a shift pattern which is complementary to rest of leadership team within clinical area, with aim of providing maximum visibility of nursing leadership team across 7 days of week. Details to be agreed with nursing management team on appointment. 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 Lletty Newedd Continuing Care Bungalow Velindre Road Cardiff CF14 2TG Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)