Job overview

To assist with the management of the Unit on a day-to-day basis by supporting and acting on behalf of the Sister/Charge Nurse/Ward 
Manager.
To assist the Sister/Charge Nurse/Ward Manager with service development
To be aware and demonstrate practice based on current advances in nursing.
To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines
Work in conjunction with other disciplines in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
To promote evidence-based practise and act as an accountable role model and clinical expert

Main duties of the job

Successfully complete a locally approved orientation programme.
Support a clinical environment that is patient and public focused.
Provide expert clinical advice to team members, and act as a credible clinical expert.
some patients may have barriers to understanding
To assess and interpret acute and patient conditions, appropriate action. Recognises and manages acutely unwell and complex patients
 Assist and prepare for common invasive procedures undertaken at ward level
Provides extensive knowledge of early discharge/ admission avoidance schemes within primary care.
Liaises with community services and other agencies
Ensure safe discharge within the department.
Assists the Line Manager in effectively managing the nursing service, and the unit in line with Health Board requirements using a problem solving approach.
 Assist the Line Manager to lead on service change and initiatives within the area of acute medicine. 
Undertake risk assessments relevant to the area/department

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

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.