The post holder is a key member of the in-patient multi-disciplinary team, working within a patient centred service. There is a need to demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, with strong leadership skills.
The post holder will deputise for the ward manager and be responsible for coordinating, delivering, and maintaining a high standard of clinical care for all patients. They will provide support to the ward manager and clinical leadership to the ward team, as well as guidance and supervision of junior nursing staff. The post holder will ensure that systems are used to incorporate Essence of Care and other adopted models of quality assurance and clinical governance into everyday practice.
The successful applicant will be keen to develop junior staff and embrace the benefits of clinical supervision. They will be supported to further develop their skills in this role, as part of a clinical progression pathway.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinical Lead Nurse to work as part of our specialist Older Adult Mental Health inpatient team on Sycamore ward. On Sycamore ward, we currently offer 12-hour shifts.
We are looking for an experienced RMN who is highly motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic, and who will demonstrate commitment to the ongoing development of our inpatient service. You will need the necessary clinical experience to lead and model excellent care delivery, ensuring that high standards of care are delivered and maintained for patients admitted to our ward.
The ward currently provides 14 in-patient Dementia assessment beds treating individuals with various mental health diagnoses within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB). The successful post holder will, in the absence of the ward manager, oversee the management of the ward, therefore leadership qualities, skills, and attributes would be essential for the successful candidate.
As Clinical Lead Nurse, you will be responsible for the assessment and implementation of high-quality care to patients who are admitted to the inpatient environment. A key role is to provide support to patients and their families and loved ones during the admission and facilitate safe discharge.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary, and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications, and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support, and have an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital, which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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.
Informal discussions and meetings are encouraged. Please contact Lisa Payne (Ward manager) at 01633 238280 or Danielle Batty (Senior Nurse) at 07581009956.
Person Specification
Mentorship experience
Essential
* Experience mentoring junior staff
Desirable
* Experience as a preceptor for junior staff
Relevant experience
Essential
* Relevant acute experience
* Experience working with the Mental Health Act
* Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
* Experience of training junior staff
* Practice supervisor/assessor
* Clinical supervisor
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
St Woolos Hospital
131 Stow Hill
Newport
NP20 4SZ
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