We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
The post holder will work in partnership with health, social care and the independent care sector staff leading both Continuing health care and Complex & Long Term care team safeguarding issues for ABUHB’s Complex Care Team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to lead at a Senior Level within the Complex and Long Term Care Team. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent Managerial, communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the legislative frameworks, policies and procedures in respect of CHC framework 2022 and all Wales Sustainability, Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, Best Interests, decision making and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
A key element of this post is collaborative working with other health, social care and independent professional groups in a range of care settings and community domiciliary care agencies. Essential to the post is the ability to provide expert and skilled clinical advice and support to individuals and teams. Experience of managing teams, complex situations, dispute resolution processes, implementing efficiencies for continuous quality improvement, awareness of financial resources and experience in adult safeguarding investigations and ABUHB putting things right complaint processes.
This is a challenging, yet rewarding role and we are looking for an individual who has sound leadership skills and the ability to work within complex areas of work. An individual who is committed, has a progressive outlook and demonstrates a desire to deliver a positive patient experience.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience and training to Masters equivalent level
- An appropriate postgraduate management and/ore professional qualification (or commitment to work towards).
Desirable criteria
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- A proven track record of effective leadership & management.
- Previous experience at a senior level within Nursing, demonstrating clear vision and drive to continually improve the patient experience.
- Previous experience of managing CHC and safeguarding
Desirable criteria
- Extensive experience as a band 7 in relevant speciality, complaints management, datix reporting completion
