Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

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Full time
Location: Swansea
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An exciting opportunity has arisen within Clydach Ward, Morriston Hospital. We are looking for a motivated individual to undertake a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse role.

Clydach Ward, Morriston Hospital is an elective Trauma and Orthopaedic Unit with 10 beds. The nursing team on Clydach Ward place great emphasis on effective communication with all members of the Multidisciplinary team to support patients both pre-operatively and whilst in recovery. You will be able to manage your own workload of admissions and discharges, ensuring that all patients are safely prepared for surgery, transfers and discharges.

The applicants will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with clinical leadership qualities. Significant experience within ward/department management is essential at a Band 5 level or above.

The individual will need to be able to work within a team setting as well as demonstrate flexible working, be enthusiastic, motivated and eager to develop further skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the job A 10 bedded surgical ward dedicated solely to elective orthopaedic inpatient surgery is now open at Morriston Hospital, Swansea.

Our new Elective Orthopaedic Ward (EOW) will bring together all musculoskeletal surgery helping us to treat more patients sooner, and free up capacity for trauma and other surgery within the surrounding areas.

The Ward consists of a Ten bedded capacity specifically designed to support our patients through their journey. It will accommodate a number of specialties and a variety of complex cases, including spine, hip, knee, & shoulder surgery.

This exciting and innovative venture is a testament to how shared objectives, dedicated staff and strong teamwork directly supports excellent patient care. We are looking for motivated staff to join us in carrying these ambitions forward.

About us We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership, or whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

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

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 Registered Nurse Bachelor degree in relevant health related subject (or equivalent experience) Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies e.g. Bronze IQT

Experience Essential Critical care / surgical / HDU / Recovery experience Experience of formal / informal teaching and of mentoring pre-registration nursing or midwifery students.

Knowledge Essential Shift management / leadership

Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address Morriston Hospital Heol Maes Eglwys Swansea SA6 6NL

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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