Sister / Charge Nurse

The post holder is a line manager/ specialist lead who is accountable for their own professional actions, responsible for leading a team to assess, develop, implement and evaluate patient care for the Post-operative patient and on occasions Oncology and Haematology patients who require a higher level of care., The post holder is required to provide technical/specialist assistance requiring a high degree of dexterity, precision, accuracy and prolonged concentration to patients and medical/surgical staff.

The post holder manages their own workload/ area and works collaboratively with all disciplines to ensure the effective running of the unit.

The post holder is responsible for the deployment, supervision and teaching of staff within the clinical areas and across the Health Board in order to support the Multi-disciplinary team by providing clinical and managerial leadership.

The post holder will supervise the professional work of nursing staff within the unit allocating work effectively considering skill mix, competency and development of staff and patient requirements.

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.