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Job summary

Main area
Pre-op Assessment
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-NMR813-1125
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Town
Bangor
Salary
£48,527 - £55,532 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/12/2025 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Pre Operative Assessment Unit Manager

Band 7

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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 overview

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate Registered Nurse to lead our Pre-Operative Assessment Unit. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, ensuring every patient is optimally prepared for their surgical journey.

As Unit Manager, you will provide strong clinical leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction for the service. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to streamline patient pathways, enhance safety, and improve efficiency, while maintaining the highest standards of care and compliance with national guidelines.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide management and organisation of a clinical area over seeing the POAC Department.
  • Define and attain a high standard patient care through assessment, planning and implementation in compliance with Health and Care Quality Standards Wales.
  • Contribute to the education, development and line management of other staff members, qualified and unqualified.
  • Work collaboratively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families with minimal or no supervision.
  • Address the educational needs of pre and post graduate nurses and provide co-ordinated clinical supervision and development opportunities for other professionals.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Registered General Nurse
  • Post graduate study at degree level-or willing to work towards
  • Teaching, assessing & supervision diploma module or equivalent
  • Evidence of post graduate diploma qualification or module achievement in management
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership
  • Recognized leadership qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Sufficient experience in Band 6 level or equivalent
  • Leadership experience
  • Managerial experience/role
  • Experience in working within a surgical area
  • Evidence of service development
  • Experience of managing complex communication situations i.e breaking bad news
Desirable criteria
  • Input into departmental audits or Clinical Governance presentations
  • Budget management

Skills, Attributes and Values

Essential criteria
  • Working knowledge of local and BCU policies and protocols
  • Ability to prioritise a task
  • Ability to lead a team and practice independently when required
  • IT Skills
  • Good communicator
  • Approachable
  • Enthusiastic
  • Committed to quality
  • Flexible to work commitments
  • Able to work autonomously
  • Time management skills
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • Evidence of development of others
  • Involvement with patient & public services and information needs
  • Advanced IT Skills
  • Evidence of academic skills
  • Evidence of multidisciplinary team involvement

Other

Essential criteria
  • Able to work hours flexibly
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to travel within geographical area

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Wilson
Job title
Clinical Services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 851394
Additional information

Phoebe Owen 

Deputy HoN and Matron's Personal Assistant

[email protected]

03000 840423