Deputy Ward Manager

Job Overview

Deputy Ward Manager in the North Wales Vascular Network

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Deputy Ward Manager with a specialist interest in vascular care to join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s North Wales Vascular Network.

The tertiary unit for major arterial surgery is located at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire. We are a dedicated vascular ward with a state of the art Hybrid Theatre (to include Interventional Radiology facilities). The Health Board has invested in a team of consultant surgeons, interventional radiologists, middle grade doctors, two new IR suites and a dedicated vascular ward. Catering for acutely ill patients from across North Wales.

Main duties of the job

The North Wales Vascular Network provides services to a population of approximately 700,000 residents. After the establishment of the hub, spoke services will be provided at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, and Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of further education at Level 6 or working toward
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Commitment to undertake further study or management/leadership course
• Mentorship/ teaching and assessing course or willing to work towards
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Degree or Masters
• Recognised management qualification
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Broad in depth experience of acute nursing
• Significant post registration experience
• Experience of being involved in service improvement or a project
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of Human Resource management
• Experience of financial management
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Proficient in the following clinical skills: venepuncture; intravenous cannulation and administration of intravenous additives
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work under pressure
  
  

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Good knowledge of risk and clinical governance
• Knowledge of audit and research
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of undertaking audit
  
  

Personal Qualities

Essential Criteria

• Assertive and confident in approach
• Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
• Evidence of resilient personality
• Flexible and reliable