Job Overview This post is Fixed term/Secondment until 31/03/2025 to meet the needs of the service. This post is a key leadership role and is an essential member of the establishment. The post holder will act as the professional nurse lead providing clinical advice, leadership development, monitoring and management of all nursing resources for general adult services within the designated clinical area, to facilitate excellent nursing practice ensuring the delivery of a high quality, patient centred service. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job The post holder will be a clinical nurse leader, working with the Management Team to identify opportunities for service change and improvement to encourage and enable advancement and development of associated evidence based services. This person will be instrumental in developing and implementing the Clinical Governance frameworks and in giving professional advice in relation to the development of services, within the area/division. They will be responsible for the planning of care coordination and services within the service and with all stakeholders. To develop the nursing workforce/services that contribute to the delivery of the local service plans, Health and Well Being Strategies, and other national strategies that are: Are based on patient and public involvement Liberate the potential of staff The Nurse Lead is jointly responsible, along with other nurse leads for the leadership and development of the nursing team and monitoring and improving quality standards and patient experience, ensuring professional challenge occurring as necessary. A prime focus of the role is: Providing a clean environment for care Ensuring best practice in infection prevention Improving clinical care standards Treating patients with dignity and respect Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Detailed Job Description And Main 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 Qualifications And/or Knowledge Essential criteria Registered nurse Masters Degree or equivalent experience in Nursing or health related subject or working towards with completion in three years Significant relevant experience in a managerial post Teaching/assessing qualification or experience Track record of significant, continuous professional and management development Leadership training or equivalent experience Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge Up to date in all current issues related to professional nursing practice and health service management Assertive and confident in approach Desirable criteria Post-graduate management qualification Experience Essential criteria Multi-professional problem solving in teams Strategy and policy development Supervision, teaching and coaching of staff Ability to think and plan tactically and creatively Ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with all professional disciplines Ability to analyse complex clinical issues/problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations and follow these through Experience of managing and leading a broad range of staff Budget management experience Experience of improving quality for patients, staff and service Values Essential Criteria Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude Other Essential criteria Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them Ability to think and plan tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working A good understanding of the changing NHS environment. Financial Management Desirable criteria Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships Aptitude And Abilities Essential criteria Knowledge of staff management processes Strong sense of commitment to openness and integrity in undertaking the role Ability to prioritise Advanced decision-making skills Sound political judgement and thorough understanding of working with complex policy and diverse interest groups Desirable criteria Successful project management Workforce planning / role redesign