Ward Manager - Cunliffe Ward
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Wrexham
Contract type: Full time
Job Overview
Cunliffe ward at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital is a progressive, supportive environment with a dynamic and motivated team.
We consider ourselves to be a friendly supportive ward.
The ward has a specialist interest in renal medicine and provides both Haemodialysis (HD) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) for both acute and chronic patients in the ward setting. There are five beds designated for patients receiving haemodialysis, four of which are located in the Renal High Dependency bay.
Service users with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), advanced Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), on dialysis therapies or who have previously received a kidney transplant requiring medical care will be nursed on this ward as well as those with general medical conditions.
Patients on Cunliffe Ward can present with a variety of conditions with differing holistic and social needs. Such needs present a challenge for the nurses on the ward enabling them to develop their nursing skills to a high standard. Individualised care is a priority for the team and the Fundamentals of Care tool is most frequently used as part of the assessment framework process.
Main duties of the job
As the Ward Manager you will be responsible for managing the ward, promoting a positive patient and staff experience and leading on the delivery of excellent nursing care. This role requires close working relationships with a wide range of people including the Multi-Disciplinary Team, Consultants, Heads of Nursing, Matrons and other Ward Managers.
Alongside the clinical continuous professional development, the successful candidate can expect to develop both their leadership and managerial skillset. Overseeing a vibrant team and supporting their practice through a strong clinical presence. Striving to achieve both local and National objectives.
If you are looking for a new challenge, to progress your career and gain new skills and are an excellent communicator, forward thinking and have a passion for delivering quality care. We welcome your application.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Skills
Essential Criteria
Cunliffe ward at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital is a progressive, supportive environment with a dynamic and motivated team.
We consider ourselves to be a friendly supportive ward.
The ward has a specialist interest in renal medicine and provides both Haemodialysis (HD) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) for both acute and chronic patients in the ward setting. There are five beds designated for patients receiving haemodialysis, four of which are located in the Renal High Dependency bay.
Service users with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), advanced Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), on dialysis therapies or who have previously received a kidney transplant requiring medical care will be nursed on this ward as well as those with general medical conditions.
Patients on Cunliffe Ward can present with a variety of conditions with differing holistic and social needs. Such needs present a challenge for the nurses on the ward enabling them to develop their nursing skills to a high standard. Individualised care is a priority for the team and the Fundamentals of Care tool is most frequently used as part of the assessment framework process.
Main duties of the job
As the Ward Manager you will be responsible for managing the ward, promoting a positive patient and staff experience and leading on the delivery of excellent nursing care. This role requires close working relationships with a wide range of people including the Multi-Disciplinary Team, Consultants, Heads of Nursing, Matrons and other Ward Managers.
Alongside the clinical continuous professional development, the successful candidate can expect to develop both their leadership and managerial skillset. Overseeing a vibrant team and supporting their practice through a strong clinical presence. Striving to achieve both local and National objectives.
If you are looking for a new challenge, to progress your career and gain new skills and are an excellent communicator, forward thinking and have a passion for delivering quality care. We welcome your application.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
- Continuous responsibility for the twenty-four hour management of nursing on the Medical ward.
- Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for all patients within designated areas.
- Accountable for the quality of care delivered within clinical area by nursing
- Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to develop services provided for patients within clinical area.
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
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Skills
Essential Criteria
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resumeSimilar jobs
Registered Nurse - Bank
Spire Healthcare Group plc,
Wrexham
2 weeks ago
Job Description Bank Staff Nurse | Surgical Ward | Competitive Salary | Flexible working We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Staff Nurse to join our Temporary Staffing Bank. This role will support our Nursing teams located in our Yale Hospital.Spire Yale Hospital is one of North Wales’ leading private hospitals and we take pride in delivering high-quality care....
Domestic Assistant
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board,
Wrexham
2 weeks ago
Job OverviewWe currently have opportunities in our Domestic Services Department at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital and annex buildings for enthusiastic, motivated individuals. The Domestic Services team have responsibility for ensuring that standards of environmental cleanliness are maintained and we are seeking additional Domestic Assistants to carry out these duties within our hospital. Previous experience of working within the cleaning industry...
Medical Education Support Assistant – Reception Team
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board,
Wrexham
3 weeks ago
Job OverviewThe post holder will provide a professional reception service, be the first point of contact for users at the Medical Education Centre, and provide clerical support for all training activity scheduled in the centre. The post holder will provide technical support for all educational activities within the medical education centre.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be an...