Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

We are in search of a candidate who can deliver a compassionate high-quality care while working within our talented, friendly and dynamic nursing and clinical team. This enthusiastic individual should have a passion for acute medical nursing and should have the ability to be flexible and embrace new upcoming challenges within a highly demanding diverse work environment. Additionally, applicants will need to demonstrate various characteristic skills such as professional leadership and communication skills, motivation and inspiration to all members within the unit especially as an example to the junior staff you will be leading. There may be the options to support part-time hours, this can be discussed if shortlisted at interview. This post will be an excellent opportunity for an individual who has a strong commitment to gradually enhance their learning and leader capabilities through a supportive environment.,

• Assist in the effective and efficient operational management of the Acute Medical Unit.
• Undertake and supervise clinical practice and audit.
• Responsible for nursing staff development and training
• Monitor and constantly improve safe patient care.
• Competent in Manchester Triage, Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Medicine
The Acute Medical Unit is a dedicated front of house facility with an integrated trolley-based Assessment Unit and a new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit. Supported by integrated diagnostics, therapies and pharmacy hubs. This is designed to give people better access to emergency care and cut through long waiting lists and aims to minimise the length of stay for patients (target being 48 hours). The acute medical workforce is currently being expanded to meet the service redesign changes. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the running and establishment of the Acute Medical Unit consisting of an assessment unit, short stay unit and Same Day Emergency Care. You will play a vital role as part of the multidisciplinary in conjunction with the senior sister in embedding a new team together by providing visible, professional nursing leadership, support, supervision and guidance (in line with NMC standards), expert clinical advice and undertake management and monitoring activities in line with legal and professional requirements, statutory rules and Health Board policies relating to evidence-based practice

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

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.