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Job summary

Main area
Mental Health
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
130-NMR131-0424
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cefn Coed Hospital
Town
Swansea
Salary
£35,922 - £43,257 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/05/2024 23:59

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Swansea Bay University Health Board logo

Clinical Lead

Band 6

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.    


Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the  living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until  the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.


Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.


 

Job overview

As Clinical Lead applicants will be expected to demonstrate a passion to want to work in mental health services and have a passion for unscheduled care services. 

The successful applicant  will have an excellent opportunity to support, lead and develop the team on Celyn Ward.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registered Mental Health Nurse (clinical ) to join the team at Celyn Ward which is a 20 bed assessment ward for Older peoples mental health services. Candidates should have experience at a Band 5/6 level within the field of adult Mental Health. The successful candidate will be required to be passionate about delivering an exceptional level of care. 

We are looking for someone who has a  drive and passion for recovery focused care and can demonstrate effective leadership and change management skills.

To play a critical role within the Celyn Wards management team, the post holder we be expected to maintain high standards of evidence based nursing care. This will be accomplished through completing regular audits  of the nursing's paper work completed by the Band 5 nurses on the ward, having regular supervisions with the Nursing team to ensure that high standards are maintained and to ensure that the team are supporting each other.  The post holder will be expected to deputise as role of Ward Manager in their absence.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

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

Leadership

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of leadership skills

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Current registration as a first level nurse [RMN] with evidence of continuing professional development
  • NMC registration with PIN number allocated.
Desirable criteria
  • Possession of post graduate qualification (diploma, degree or higher qualification) or evidence of working towards the same.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of experience working with older adults

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoStonewall Health ChampionsStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionDisability confident employerEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principles

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
Kelly Pridmore
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01792 532950
Additional information

It is advisable to contact the ward manager prior to interview