An exciting opportunity has become available for a Ward Manager post on St Caradog Ward, our Adult Mental Health Acute Admissions Ward in Haverfordwest.
The Service strives to provide high quality acute inpatient mental health care to the local population. The post holder will need to demonstrate strong leadership skills and adaptability in the face of the day to day clinical, managerial and professional challenges. The successful applicant will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse and must have experience of working in an adult acute in-patient setting.
Main duties of the job
The day to day clinical leadership and management of the ward. Supporting staff and ensuring exemplary patient care is provided. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 18/02/25.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
RMN (RNMH) Have or with equivalent experience prepared to undertake a recognised management qualification and or a specialist qualification related to working with individuals with serious enduring mental illness at postgraduate diploma level, or equivalent experience along with being prepared to undertake a recognized qualification at this level. Highly developed Specialist knowledge and expertise acquired through a combination of in depth experience and advanced training skills developed through specialist post registration training. Highly Specialist Knowledge of clinical area and client group required to perform effectively in the post.
Desirable
WNB 998/Practice Teacher Award and assessing or equivalent. HCR-20 Training.
Experience
Essential
Leadership skills, current experience in area of practice or similar. Previous experience of supervising staff. Relevant previous experience of working in a multi-professional/agency setting.
Desirable
Experience at manager/leadership role.
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
St Caradog, Canolfan Bro Cerwyn
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
100-NMR030-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Service strives to provide high quality acute inpatient mental health care to the local population. The post holder will need to demonstrate strong leadership skills and adaptability in the face of the day to day clinical, managerial and professional challenges. The successful applicant will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse and must have experience of working in an adult acute in-patient setting.
Main duties of the job
The day to day clinical leadership and management of the ward. Supporting staff and ensuring exemplary patient care is provided. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 18/02/25.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
RMN (RNMH) Have or with equivalent experience prepared to undertake a recognised management qualification and or a specialist qualification related to working with individuals with serious enduring mental illness at postgraduate diploma level, or equivalent experience along with being prepared to undertake a recognized qualification at this level. Highly developed Specialist knowledge and expertise acquired through a combination of in depth experience and advanced training skills developed through specialist post registration training. Highly Specialist Knowledge of clinical area and client group required to perform effectively in the post.
Desirable
WNB 998/Practice Teacher Award and assessing or equivalent. HCR-20 Training.
Experience
Essential
Leadership skills, current experience in area of practice or similar. Previous experience of supervising staff. Relevant previous experience of working in a multi-professional/agency setting.
Desirable
Experience at manager/leadership role.
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
St Caradog, Canolfan Bro Cerwyn
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
100-NMR030-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
