Job summary Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board are looking for a Dynamic and Compassionate Senior Nurse Band 8a to lead our Acute Children & Young Peoples Services in the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. The post holder will work within the Children & Families Care Group and is expected to work with autonomy to provide highly specialised professional advice to staff and colleagues for both Childrens wards and the Childrens Outpatient department in the Princess Of Wales Hospital to ensure high standards of direct care delivery. This includes interpreting and implementing national policy and supporting systems for professional revalidation and performance management of ward managers that are accountable for quality and safe care. The post holder will work collaboratively with other Senior Nurses within the Care Group and adopt a visible and accessible approach for the children/young people, their families/carers and staff. They will be expected to lead by example, empower staff in their personal and professional development, modernize care delivery whilst upholding Cwm Taf Morgannwg's values and behaviours. 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 responsible for professional leadership, management, governance of the children's wards and children's out-patient services at the Princess of Wales Hospital within Cwm Taf Morgannwg. Provide leadership, direction and development of registered nurses and allied healthcare professional staff. Support the Senior Nursing Teams and Service Manager to ensure the highest standard of nursing care is provided, monitored, and evaluated within the areas of responsibility. required to interpret national and health board policies and procedures and advice on the implantation of these for their area of responsibility. Be guided by professional, organisational policies and codes of conduct and is responsible for their implantation for their area. Support processes and audits to monitor the quality of care, clinical practices, incidents/claims, and professional registration. responsible for undertaking investigations of clinical incidents, complaints and professional issues following University Health Board Policy and acting upon findings/recommendations. part of a Senior Manager on-call rota, and will be expected to be part of an on-call roster, covering an identified shift in line with the current agreed on-call process. Responsible for ensuring that their teams continually deliver improvements to patient services aligned to the principles of Values Based Healthcare. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 110-NMR066-0225-A Job locations Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road Bridgend CF31 1RQ 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 overall responsibility and accountability for the operational management and governance of their area of responsibility ensuring effective and efficient use of resources. delegated budgetary responsibility for nursing and allied healthcare professional services within the sphere of responsibility undertake financial assessments of new developments or changes in service provision and monitoring of benefits within the sphere of responsibility. To required to support complex sickness and absence issues and provide formal counselling to individual staff members and respect the confidentiality of all members of staff. Support the Lead Nurses, Heads of Nursing & Midwifery in the investigation of clinical incidents, critical incidents, complaints and claims. Develop systems, processes and audits to monitor the quality of care, Work in collaboration with the Lead Nurses, Heads of Nursing & Midwifery, Directorate Manager and Senior Nurses to provide cover for annual leave. Participate in and chair key meetings within the Acute Services and develop a communication framework to cascade information to all areas within the specialty. Conduct regular staff appraisals identifying training needs and personal development plans, setting objectives and monitoring performance in accordance with organisational objectives, professional standards and Knowledge Skills Framework competencies. Maximise the performance of all staff within delegated areas ensuring effective structures for the supervision and direction of work. responsible for all aspects of the fundamentals of care, identifying risks, developing proposals for corrective action and improvement, monitoring, and evaluating implementation. responsible for undertaking complex investigations of clinical incidents, complaints and professional issues following Health Board Policy and acting upon findings/recommendations. responsible for Child Protection/Adults at Risk Protection the service, Provide clinical expertise to the multi-disciplinary team, particularly with regard to complex case management and Continuing Healthcare cases. Provide specialist Specialty specific information to the Heads of Nursing and Midwifery and to other colleagues across the organisation and partner agencies. Provide clinical expertise to support public health initiatives. monitor and evaluate the implementation of infection control policies, procedures, and best practices in line with National Standards and best practices. Participate in service/workforce development within the specialty area. Participate in audit and research programmes, and utilise findings to promote a positive attitude towards the implementation of evidence-based practice. required to assess events, problems or patient conditions in detail to determine the best course of action allocate and reallocate resources in terms of staffing, caseloads and individuals/patients with complex or immediate needs, to meet both the patients and organisational requirements. Undertake effective crisis management, responding promptly, able to problem solve. Manage and realign staffing resources appropriately where there are changing service needs and limited availability of staff. contribute to longer-term service planning, by identifying opportunities for role and service redesign, opportunities and challenges to change and managing the process with the Head of Midwifery. Working with statutory and third-sector partners through partnership and other forums to develop a seamless approach to meeting the needs of patients and families within their Services. Plans and co-ordinates multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings. Plan and organise a broad range of complex activities, formulating, and adjusting plans and strategies as required in conjunction with the Heads of Nursing and Midwifery and Directorate Manager. Perform regular individual clinical performance reviews in accordance with clinical governance requirements. responsible for the creation and delivery/procurement/commissioning of generic training modules relevant to the service. Requires highly developed observational skills to identify non/verbal communication indicators. Undertake clinical duties and be able to demonstrate complex physical skills, responsible for the provision of expert advice, standards and evidence-based practice in relation to the delivery of nursing care, developing corrective action plans with Line Managers with regard to patient experience and feedback. Responsible for providing opportunities to engage the public in service development and monitoring of patient satisfaction via Patient Reported Experience Measures and Patient Reported Outcome Measures. Responsible for identifying opportunities for changing services through redesign, and job enrichment/enlargement as a result of changes in policies or patient feedback. participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency forums to enhance closer working relationships. Undertake staff training and awareness programmes within the Directorate, set up PowerPoint presentations, and deliver own training programmes to individuals or groups. Will be required to deal with distressed relatives that have been given distressing news lead role in the recruitment and retention of staff involving writing job descriptions, KSF competencies and participation in recruitment fairs and chairing interview panels. Disciplinary Officer for designated levels within the sphere of responsibility. compliance with the Health Boards targets in relation to Putting Things Right, and to investigate complaints in line with the Health Board Policy. Implementation and compliance with all People Services policies. frequently manage highly distressing situations e.g. discussions with staff regarding competency/capability issues, relatives frequently be involved in resolving conflict between staff/teams/local authority partners/secondary care which requires a high level of emotional effort and concentration. Responsible for Integrated Governance for the development of policies and clinical guidelines ensuring that they reflect current practice and changing trends. Responsible for identifying, developing and implementing new service initiatives to meet the needs of the local population in conjunction with the Heads of Nursing and Midwifery and Service Manager aligned to Value Based Healthcare principles. supervise, deploy and develop staff to reflect the identified needs and priorities to ensure the effective and efficient use of highly skilled human resources. responsible for the recruitment and selection of staff within agreed policies and budgetary limits. Ensure compliance with the All Wales Managing Attendance at Work Policy e.g. submitting monthly data as requested by the Health Board. Meeting staff, both informally and formally, involving People Services Team, Occupational Health and medical opinions as appropriate. Ensure compliance with European Working Time Directive (EWTD) by monitoring staff working patterns, undertaking risk assessments and maintaining a register of those staff working above 48 hours or in additional employment. Responsible for authorising additional hours to meet the needs of the services. Responsible for monthly monitoring of budgets/PSIs/Improvement plans informing the Heads of Nursing and Midwifery and Directorate Manager of any variations and providing rationales when appropriate. Responsible for predicting pressures and demands that potentially may affect the budget. Responsible to ensure the provision of cost-effective sustainable services, recognising and adapting to wider changes in demography. Responsible for ensuring own compliance and monitoring staffs compliance in relation to financial control procedures Responsible for identifying changes/trends in clinical practice that may potentially impact the budget, including the implementation of NSFs, NICE guidelines, pressure ulcers, the impact of residential homes, changes in demography/dependencies etc. Responsible for maintaining own continuous professional development and professional registration. Verify the accuracy of information/statistics generated/provided by ward staff and support them in the preparation and collation of information and reports. Participate in their Service areas and Health Board-wide audit, quality improvement, innovation and research programme, utilising findings to promote a positive attitude towards the implementation of evidence-based practice and supporting the Health Boards University status. Responsible for implementing changes in clinical practice in response to current research/evidence-based practice, and national public safety agency bulletins and ensuring their anticipated benefits are realised. 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 overall responsibility and accountability for the operational management and governance of their area of responsibility ensuring effective and efficient use of resources. delegated budgetary responsibility for nursing and allied healthcare professional services within the sphere of responsibility undertake financial assessments of new developments or changes in service provision and monitoring of benefits within the sphere of responsibility. To required to support complex sickness and absence issues and provide formal counselling to individual staff members and respect the confidentiality of all members of staff. Support the Lead Nurses, Heads of Nursing & Midwifery in the investigation of clinical incidents, critical incidents, complaints and claims. Develop systems, processes and audits to monitor the quality of care, Work in collaboration with the Lead Nurses, Heads of Nursing & Midwifery, Directorate Manager and Senior Nurses to provide cover for annual leave. Participate in and chair key meetings within the Acute Services and develop a communication framework to cascade information to all areas within the specialty. Conduct regular staff appraisals identifying training needs and personal development plans, setting objectives and monitoring performance in accordance with organisational objectives, professional standards and Knowledge Skills Framework competencies. Maximise the performance of all staff within delegated areas ensuring effective structures for the supervision and direction of work. responsible for all aspects of the fundamentals of care, identifying risks, developing proposals for corrective action and improvement, monitoring, and evaluating implementation. responsible for undertaking complex investigations of clinical incidents, complaints and professional issues following Health Board Policy and acting upon findings/recommendations. responsible for Child Protection/Adults at Risk Protection the service, Provide clinical expertise to the multi-disciplinary team, particularly with regard to complex case management and Continuing Healthcare cases. Provide specialist Specialty specific information to the Heads of Nursing and Midwifery and to other colleagues across the organisation and partner agencies. Provide clinical expertise to support public health initiatives. monitor and evaluate the implementation of infection control policies, procedures, and best practices in line with National Standards and best practices. Participate in service/workforce development within the specialty area. Participate in audit and research programmes, and utilise findings to promote a positive attitude towards the implementation of evidence-based practice. required to assess events, problems or patient conditions in detail to determine the best course of action allocate and reallocate resources in terms of staffing, caseloads and individuals/patients with complex or immediate needs, to meet both the patients and organisational requirements. Undertake effective crisis management, responding promptly, able to problem solve. Manage and realign staffing resources appropriately where there are changing service needs and limited availability of staff. contribute to longer-term service planning, by identifying opportunities for role and service redesign, opportunities and challenges to change and managing the process with the Head of Midwifery. Working with statutory and third-sector partners through partnership and other forums to develop a seamless approach to meeting the needs of patients and families within their Services. Plans and co-ordinates multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings. Plan and organise a broad range of complex activities, formulating, and adjusting plans and strategies as required in conjunction with the Heads of Nursing and Midwifery and Directorate Manager. Perform regular individual clinical performance reviews in accordance with clinical governance requirements. responsible for the creation and delivery/procurement/commissioning of generic training modules relevant to the service. Requires highly developed observational skills to identify non/verbal communication indicators. Undertake clinical duties and be able to demonstrate complex physical skills, responsible for the provision of expert advice, standards and evidence-based practice in relation to the delivery of nursing care, developing corrective action plans with Line Managers with regard to patient experience and feedback. Responsible for providing opportunities to engage the public in service development and monitoring of patient satisfaction via Patient Reported Experience Measures and Patient Reported Outcome Measures. Responsible for identifying opportunities for changing services through redesign, and job enrichment/enlargement as a result of changes in policies or patient feedback. participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency forums to enhance closer working relationships. Undertake staff training and awareness programmes within the Directorate, set up PowerPoint presentations, and deliver own training programmes to individuals or groups. Will be required to deal with distressed relatives that have been given distressing news lead role in the recruitment and retention of staff involving writing job descriptions, KSF competencies and participation in recruitment fairs and chairing interview panels. Disciplinary Officer for designated levels within the sphere of responsibility. compliance with the Health Boards targets in relation to Putting Things Right, and to investigate complaints in line with the Health Board Policy. Implementation and compliance with all People Services policies. frequently manage highly distressing situations e.g. discussions with staff regarding competency/capability issues, relatives frequently be involved in resolving conflict between staff/teams/local authority partners/secondary care which requires a high level of emotional effort and concentration. Responsible for Integrated Governance for the development of policies and clinical guidelines ensuring that they reflect current practice and changing trends. Responsible for identifying, developing and implementing new service initiatives to meet the needs of the local population in conjunction with the Heads of Nursing and Midwifery and Service Manager aligned to Value Based Healthcare principles. supervise, deploy and develop staff to reflect the identified needs and priorities to ensure the effective and efficient use of highly skilled human resources. responsible for the recruitment and selection of staff within agreed policies and budgetary limits. Ensure compliance with the All Wales Managing Attendance at Work Policy e.g. submitting monthly data as requested by the Health Board. Meeting staff, both informally and formally, involving People Services Team, Occupational Health and medical opinions as appropriate. Ensure compliance with European Working Time Directive (EWTD) by monitoring staff working patterns, undertaking risk assessments and maintaining a register of those staff working above 48 hours or in additional employment. Responsible for authorising additional hours to meet the needs of the services. Responsible for monthly monitoring of budgets/PSIs/Improvement plans informing the Heads of Nursing and Midwifery and Directorate Manager of any variations and providing rationales when appropriate. Responsible for predicting pressures and demands that potentially may affect the budget. Responsible to ensure the provision of cost-effective sustainable services, recognising and adapting to wider changes in demography. Responsible for ensuring own compliance and monitoring staffs compliance in relation to financial control procedures Responsible for identifying changes/trends in clinical practice that may potentially impact the budget, including the implementation of NSFs, NICE guidelines, pressure ulcers, the impact of residential homes, changes in demography/dependencies etc. Responsible for maintaining own continuous professional development and professional registration. Verify the accuracy of information/statistics generated/provided by ward staff and support them in the preparation and collation of information and reports. Participate in their Service areas and Health Board-wide audit, quality improvement, innovation and research programme, utilising findings to promote a positive attitude towards the implementation of evidence-based practice and supporting the Health Boards University status. Responsible for implementing changes in clinical practice in response to current research/evidence-based practice, and national public safety agency bulletins and ensuring their anticipated benefits are realised. Person Specification Qualifications / Knowledge Essential Registered Childrens Nurse holding a current NMC registration with previous experience of working at band 7 or above. Degree or equivalent skills, knowledge and/or training and experience within field of practice. Desirable Research Module. Experience Essential Significant relevant clinical experience at Band 7 or equivalent or above in field of practice. Substantial post-registration experience including clinical leadership, and team management and have a reputation for professional innovation and excellence. Desirable Experience working within health and social service systems, both at local and strategic levels. Aptitude and Abilities Essential Demonstrate effective communication skills - verbal and written (report writing). A clear vision for best practice and positive management of change. Desirable Evidence of quality improvement skills. Person Specification Qualifications / Knowledge Essential Registered Childrens Nurse holding a current NMC registration with previous experience of working at band 7 or above. Degree or equivalent skills, knowledge and/or training and experience within field of practice. Desirable Research Module. Experience Essential Significant relevant clinical experience at Band 7 or equivalent or above in field of practice. Substantial post-registration experience including clinical leadership, and team management and have a reputation for professional innovation and excellence. Desirable Experience working within health and social service systems, both at local and strategic levels. Aptitude and Abilities Essential Demonstrate effective communication skills - verbal and written (report writing). A clear vision for best practice and positive management of change. Desirable Evidence of quality improvement skills. 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road Bridgend CF31 1RQ Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)