Main duties of the job

This new role will provide an evidence based Quality Improvement focus within Area Community Nursing Services, autonomously leading on Quality Improvement methods to support sustainable growth in the localities. 

The post holder will be identified as a clinical expert and have a high clinical profile ensuring provision of effective and efficient care within Area Community Nursing Services. The post holder will manage and co-ordinate the delivery of a strong and robust training programme both formally and informally to Community Nurses across Gwynedd and Mon regarding pressure ulcer prevention, wound management, Leg Ulcer management as well as the effective and timely use of pressure relieving equipment in the community, acting as an expert resource for patients, carers, nursing staff and other colleagues in regards to pressure ulcer and leg ulcer/chronic oedema prevention.

The post holder will work autonomously as clinical quality improvement lead for West Area to ensure that patient outcomes are improved by timeliness and consistency of care in relation to Tissue Viability issues, pressure ulcer prevention and Leg ulcer management as well as improving skills and knowledge base within the Community Nursing Service. Leading on the cost effective procurement of specialist products/equipment as well as responsibility for the management and monitoring of budgets for pressure relieving equipment resources within area of responsibility.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Registered Nurse
  • Masters Degree or equivalent experience in nursing or health related subject or working towards with completion in three years
  • Significant relevant experience in a managerial post
  • Teaching / assessing qualification or experience
  • Track record of significant continuous professional and management development
  • Leadership training or equivalent experience

    • Desirable criteria

  • Post graduate management qualification

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Experience of managing and leading a broad range of staff
  • Budget management experience
  • Experience in improving quality for patient staff and service

    • Desirable criteria

  • Meets all Desirable criteria

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them
  • Ability to think and plan tactically and creatively and to priorities work programs in the face of competing demands
  • A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority
  • A good understanding of the changing NHS environment

    • Desirable criteria

  • Ability to be intellectually flexible and look beyond existing structures, ways of working boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships

    • Employer certification / accreditation badges

    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable