Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within Powys Teaching Health Board Outpatient Nursing Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, dedicated and caring Band 6 Senior Nurse to work across sites providing clinical leadership and professional support to teams. There are a range of specialties delivered at PTHB such as ENT, Gynaecology, Oral surgery, Colorectal surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Rheumatology, and Ophthalmology The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. The post holder will work 30 hours per week and their base will be Llandrindod Hospital. Please see the attached Job description for further information. Main duties of the job The post holder will combine excellent clinical practise with day to day shift coordination and undertaking leadership and management responsibilities in support of the Senior Sister. You will continually support and work in conjunction with the Senior Sister including deputising/taking charge of theclinical area/team in their absence. The post holder will be expected to work Pan Powys as the service requires. As a member of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will haveresponsibility for the nursing assessment of patient care needs and thedevelopment, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.The post holder is required to co-ordinate the day to day running of theOutpatient Department working alongside the nursing team providing support to junior colleagues in the provision of direct patient care. The post holder will support the Management Team within the OPD including in the recruitment process, resource management and clinical risk management. About us Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you. Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference. Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or powys.workforcegeneralenquirieswales.nhs.uk Step into Health connects employers in the NHS to people from the Armed Forces community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 070-NMR027-0225 Job locations Llandrindod Wells War Memorial Hospital Temple Street Llandrindod Wells LD1 5HF 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 Qualification Essential Registered General Nurse Current NMC Registration Bachelor degree or equivalent experience Pertinent postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience and a willingness to undertake post graduate diploma level study Desirable Teaching qualification or equivalent experience Recognised leadership qualification Experience Essential Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC code Experience of working in a multi-professional environment Experience of running a department Understanding of wider nursing and healthcare related agenda IT Skills Supervisory management skills Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills Appropriate experience within a speciality and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant speciality Understanding of RISK management Desirable Awareness of resouce planning and management Understanding of management of staff absence Awareness of current issues in OPD planning Previous experience of leadership and management Values Essential Adaptable in work related tasks Able to work both as a team member as well as an individual Non-judgemental Enthusiastic and diplomatic Reliable, conscientious and punctual Other Essential Up to date professional portfolio Ability to travel between sites Commitment to work a shift pattern which is complementary to rest of leadership team within the OPD with the aim of providing maximum visible nursing leadership across 7 days of week when required Aptitude and Abilities Essential Ability to motivate a team and positively influence others Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care Ability to respond/lead change Ability to delegate and prioritise clinical workload Excellent interpersonal 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/refection/clinical supervision Evidence of their own areas of clinical interest and contribution towards developing clinical practice Demonstrates a willingness to develop leadership and management skills Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service Able to manage time effectively Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Ability to critically analyse research and apply to practice setting Person Specification Qualification Essential Registered General Nurse Current NMC Registration Bachelor degree or equivalent experience Pertinent postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience and a willingness to undertake post graduate diploma level study Desirable Teaching qualification or equivalent experience Recognised leadership qualification Experience Essential Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC code Experience of working in a multi-professional environment Experience of running a department Understanding of wider nursing and healthcare related agenda IT Skills Supervisory management skills Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills Appropriate experience within a speciality and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant speciality Understanding of RISK management Desirable Awareness of resouce planning and management Understanding of management of staff absence Awareness of current issues in OPD planning Previous experience of leadership and management Values Essential Adaptable in work related tasks Able to work both as a team member as well as an individual Non-judgemental Enthusiastic and diplomatic Reliable, conscientious and punctual Other Essential Up to date professional portfolio Ability to travel between sites Commitment to work a shift pattern which is complementary to rest of leadership team within the OPD with the aim of providing maximum visible nursing leadership across 7 days of week when required Aptitude and Abilities Essential Ability to motivate a team and positively influence others Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care Ability to respond/lead change Ability to delegate and prioritise clinical workload Excellent interpersonal 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/refection/clinical supervision Evidence of their own areas of clinical interest and contribution towards developing clinical practice Demonstrates a willingness to develop leadership and management skills Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service Able to manage time effectively Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Ability to critically analyse research and apply to practice setting 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 Powys Teaching Health Board Address Llandrindod Wells War Memorial Hospital Temple Street Llandrindod Wells LD1 5HF Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)