Job summary PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD The post holder will provide efficient and effective professional leadership in this specialised field of care, ensuring standards of patientcare are consistently maintained in accordance with agreed operational policies. Responsible for promoting and safeguarding thewellbeing and interests of all patients, staff and visitors to the service. To strive to improve working practice to increase efficiencyworking independently as a Lead Nurse in their own right. Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of a Team within theservice in line with the Health Board's values and behaviour framework of caring for each other, working together and alwaysimproving. Main duties of the job Planning and Design of the service Improvement, Monitoring, Policy and Service Development Communication Clinical Management training and leadership 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 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-NMR067-0425 Job locations Morriston Hospital Heol Maes Eglwys Morriston SA6 6NL Job description Job responsibilities The full details of personal specification and job description are located in the attached documents. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job description Job responsibilities The full details of personal specification and job description are located in the attached documents. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse. Professional knowledge gained through a Degree, supported by a Postgraduate qualification/Diploma Master's Degree in a relevant field or possess demonstrable equivalent skills, knowledge, training and experience. Extensive knowledge of the knowledge and understanding of current professional nursing issues Mentorship training/qualification. Experience Essential Substantial experience of working within the speciality. Evidence of significant multidisciplinary working Experience of facilitation, teaching and educating others. Experience of interagency working and initiating developments across organisational boundaries Desirable Experience of leading service improvement/change Aptitude and Abilities Essential Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.. Effective communication and presentation skills to all levels of staff Ability to work to deadlines and under reassure leadership, negotiation and consultation skills. Excellent standard of written communication skills/literacy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse. Professional knowledge gained through a Degree, supported by a Postgraduate qualification/Diploma Master's Degree in a relevant field or possess demonstrable equivalent skills, knowledge, training and experience. Extensive knowledge of the knowledge and understanding of current professional nursing issues Mentorship training/qualification. Experience Essential Substantial experience of working within the speciality. Evidence of significant multidisciplinary working Experience of facilitation, teaching and educating others. Experience of interagency working and initiating developments across organisational boundaries Desirable Experience of leading service improvement/change Aptitude and Abilities Essential Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.. Effective communication and presentation skills to all levels of staff Ability to work to deadlines and under reassure leadership, negotiation and consultation skills. Excellent standard of written communication skills/literacy. 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 Morriston Hospital Heol Maes Eglwys Morriston SA6 6NL Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)