Job summary An exciting opportunity has become available at Colwyn Bay Community Hospital.
We are looking for a Band 6 Junior Ward Manager to work as a member of the Community Hospital Team in providing effective leadership with support of the Band 7 Ward Manager.
You will be expected to supervise and manage a team of nurses providing skilled, clinically effective, high quality care for your patients.This post in an exciting opportunity for a trained nurse to become a pivotal part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in providing holistic care for it's patients.
Main duties of the job Regularly take charge of the Hospital in the absence of more senior staff and have the knowledge to access Senior Nurse on call system.
Participate in the risk profile for the ward ensuring Health & Safety compliance.
Ensure efficient use of resources through adequate monitoring and control mechanisms.
Supervise, teach and counsel qualified and unqualified staff, including other disciplines, to provide an effective support role.
Counsel staff re; poor/inappropriate performance when and as it occurs.
Be involved in the management of sickness and absence.
Ensure that a Performance Reviews are undertaken for allocated staff.
Manage and co-ordinate the admission and discharge of patients.
Take an active role in the bed management and appropriate utilisation of beds.
Take part in recruitment and selection of staff.
Have knowledge of the BCUHB complaints and compliments policies.
Ensure the appropriate and safe management of patients property and donations are handled and documented in accordance with BCUHB Policy.
Take delegated responsibility for budget constraints.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us 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.
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 Person Specification Education Essential First Level Registration Educated to Diploma/Degree or equivalent level Desirable Management Qualification Experience Essential Sufficient years experience of having contributed to the smooth running of Ward/Unit, on going management of junior staff and students, improving standards of patient care and encouraging new practice Sufficient years post registration experience in a relevant clinical area for example, care of the elderly, stroke rehabilitation, palliative care Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Desirable Ability to understand and interpret financial information Attributes Essential Leadership and influencing skills Highly motivated and able to work independently