Deputy Head of Nursing, Long Term Care

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Head of Nursing for Long Term Care within Primary Care, Co mmunity and Therapies Service Group (PCTSG).
Leading the service, accountability for governance arrangements, quality of service provision and improvement will be key priorities of this position.
The successful candidate would need to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders, and represent the service not only within Primary Community Care and Swansea Bay University Health Board but at key national Nursing meetings, as appropriate.
The role will require the ability to make decisions and progress the work programme for Nursing Services with in PCTSG which will involve working closely with the Senior Nursing colleagues to facilitate, support and enable change.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The successful candidate will direct, lead and motivate nursing staff to ensure a high standard of professionalism, efficient and effective service delivery.
In addition the individual will need to work within policy and professional guidelines, interpreting these to inform local policy and development and to improve practice. Provide professional advice to a range of clinicians, managers and staff in overseeing the provision of high quality, person centred care.

Eligible candidates will also require the following skill s , knowledge & experience;

• Demonstrable experience in leadership & management
• Knowledge & understanding of the strategic direction for Primary Care
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Community Nursing,
• Demonstrable experience of leading, influencing and implementing strategic change,
• Experience in business development and strategic transformation
• Knowledge of the NHS Funded Nursing Care and NHS Continuing Healthcare Policy and Framework
• Experience of the Care Home Sector/Governance/Regulation processes
• A broad understanding of Care Home Contracting, Commissioning and performance monitoring
• Detailed understanding of providing a Supervisory Body Function of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard’s.
• Experience in implementing the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act for an organisation
• Experience of administering the Retrospective Claims process

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.
Please see the attached documents for a full overview of the job description and person specification for this role

Please refer the Job description for details