Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Matron to lead our dynamic Pre-Assessment and Acute Pain Services within SBUHB.
We are seeking a compassionate leader who can drive excellence in patient care and support our dedicated Nursing Teams in delivering the best service possible.
Main duties of the job
The Matron is responsible for both the Pre-Assessment and Acute Pain Services within NPTSSG. The quality of the Health Boards clinical care and the safety of its patients are fundamental to its excellence and the Matron is responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of evidence based, safe and effective nursing, infection prevention, safeguarding and patient flow standards within their defined area of responsibility.The role will provide direct leadership to ensure that the ward / department managers are able to implement the nursing and quality strategy and person-centred approaches to care, to deliver a nursing service that prioritise the care needs of patients and their families to enable a positive experience for patients and their families/cares. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of ward managers within their areas of responsibility in line with the Health Board's values and behaviour framework of caring for each other, working together and always improving.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification attached within supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification attached within supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
Registered Nurse Level 1 or ODP (active NMC/HCPC Registration) Cymhwyster rheoli cydnabyddedig neu brofiad cyfatebol amlwg Improving Quality Together (IQT Bronze) Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies and understanding of current policy and issues in professional pratice, complaince, standards and the wider NHS Desirable
Improving Quality Together (IQT Silver) Experience of leading a Service improvement/change Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
Demonstrate SBUHB Vales & Behaviours Effectively managing and organising a wide range of complex services throughout areas of responsibility ensuring clear and unequivocal focus on quality and safety Ability to analyse highly complex facts and use judgment in situations where there is no precedent and creative and original thinking is required Desirable
Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Person Specification Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
Registered Nurse Level 1 or ODP (active NMC/HCPC Registration) Cymhwyster rheoli cydnabyddedig neu brofiad cyfatebol amlwg Improving Quality Together (IQT Bronze) Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies and understanding of current policy and issues in professional pratice, complaince, standards and the wider NHS Desirable
Improving Quality Together (IQT Silver) Experience of leading a Service improvement/change Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
Demonstrate SBUHB Vales & Behaviours Effectively managing and organising a wide range of complex services throughout areas of responsibility ensuring clear and unequivocal focus on quality and safety Ability to analyse highly complex facts and use judgment in situations where there is no precedent and creative and original thinking is required Desirable
Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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 .
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.. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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 .
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.. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board Address
Across three sites
Swansea
SA2 8QA
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