Deputy Head of Nursing - Nursing & Midwifery Academy

The post will require you to act as a key member of the Corporate Nursing team. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future nursing and midwifery workforce through delivering excellence in education, development and leadership opportunities. You will drive a culture of continuous improvement and foster professional growth for our nursing and midwifery teams. We seek a visionary leader who is able to meet the challenges facing the NHS today.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual to join the Corporate Nursing team in Swansea Bay University Health Board, as the Deputy Head of Nursing - Nursing & Midwifery Academy.

The Nursing & Midwifery Academy was launched in September 2023 alongside the Nursing & Midwifery Framework 2023-2026. Our vision is that Swansea Bay University Health Board is the place in Wales where the best nurses and midwives come to work, learn and lead their profession to consistently deliver high quality, safe, person centered care and deliver improvements that will result in better patient experience and improved outcomes. Where we have pride in our profession and recognise nursing and midwifery as the high-value careers they are.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply, Excellent communication and decision-making skills

The ability to inspire and lead

Extensive nursing leadership and management experience

Proven track record in developing self and others

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.