Ward Manager - B4 GUH
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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Manager to lead our dedicated nursing team in the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at Grange University Hospital for a 14-month secondment.
If you are passionate about stroke care, possess strong nursing leadership skills, and are ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
The Hyper Acute Stroke Unit is a 15-bed, fast-paced acute care ward that provides specialised care for patients with acute stroke.
You will lead a committed team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, working closely with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
This post is fixed-term/secondment for 14 months to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager before applying for this post
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, and dynamic individual who will inspire and support our established nursing team. Your leadership will be key in fostering a collaborative environment where patient care is always the top priority.
This role offers the opportunity to further your nursing career while making a significant impact on stroke care. If you have the resilience, interpersonal skills, and leadership qualities required for this vital role, we encourage you to apply.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
Benefits
We offer fantastic benefits:
- Package and extensive training
- 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 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.
Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive post-registration experience to diploma level equivalent
- Demonstrate effective clinical leadership and deliver clinical excellence
- Proven skills in motivating and influencing others
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in an acute unit
- Complaints management
- Understanding of clinical governance
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Educated to Degree Level or Equivalent
- Evidence of Managerial and Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Management Qualification
- Clinical Supervisor
- Leadership Training
