Deputy Ward Manager

Job Summary

Deputy Ward Manager in the North Wales Vascular Network

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Deputy Ward Manager with a specialist interest in vascular care to join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board's North Wales Vascular Network. The tertiary unit for major arterial surgery is located at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire.

The Health Board has invested in a dedicated vascular ward, a state‑of‑the‑art Hybrid Theatre and Interventional Radiology facilities. The North Wales Vascular Network provides services to a population of approximately 700,000 residents, with spoke services at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor and Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

Welsh language skills are desirable but not required;
Welsh and/or English 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.

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of further education at Level 6 or working toward
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Commitment to undertake further study or management/leadership course
• Mentorship/ teaching and assessing course or willingness to work towards

• Degree or Masters
• Recognised management qualification

• Broad in depth experience of acute nursing
• Significant post registration experience
• Experience of being involved in service improvement or a project

• Experience of Human Resource management
• Experience of financial management Skills
  • Proficient in venepuncture; intravenous cannulation and administration of intravenous additives
  • Effective communication skills, written and verbal
  • Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
  • Ability to prioritise own workload and work under pressure
  Knowledge
  • Good knowledge of risk and clinical governance
  • Knowledge of audit and research
  Desirable Knowledge
  • Experience of undertaking audit
  Personal Qualities
  • Assertive and confident in approach
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
  • Evidence of resilient personality
  • Flexible and reliable
  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm that there are no disqualifying convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

  Employer Details

  Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

  Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhuddlan Road, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ