Main duties of the job

Deputy CTU Manager will support the CTU Team Manager and Antigen Service Co-ordinator in the operational management of the CTU within a geographical area. The post holder will be responsible for providing and improving services to assure BCUHB that patients, carers and staff requirements are met and to ensure services are achieving targets set nationally and by BCUHB. In the absence of the Team Manager, will be responsible for the operational management of staff within the CTU to facilitate the delivery of excellent practice and standards of service. To support the Antigen Service Co-ordinator in the development of the service to meet demands.

Important information:

Important Information Please note this position is for a Permanent Contract on a B6 Basis. You will remain on a B6 grade for the duration of the Antigen Service. At the point the Antigen Service is no longer required, the Organisational Change Process will be followed to support you into a B6 or above position within the organisation.

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

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 and/or knowledge

Essential criteria

  • 1st Level Nurse NMC Registration.
  • Evidence of a Degree level qualification or working towards this within an agreed time frame.
  • Evidence of CPD Possess or is actively working towards a relevant Post-graduate Diploma, Diploma to be completed within an agreed timeframe

    • Desirable criteria

  • Management qualification and /or management experience
  • Mentor/supervisor/assessor

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Significant experience of working either within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role
  • Ability to demonstrate application of improvement methodology.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
  • Experience/knowledge of senior nurse role

    • Aptitude and Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to communicate and receive complex information
  • The ability to diagnose a problem and take corrective action
  • Ability to analyse assessment results and transfer them into relevant packages of care
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team

    • Desirable criteria

  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • IT Skills
  • Ability to manage resources

    • Values

    Essential criteria

  • Evidence of effective team working
  • Ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Display flexibility to adapt to organisational changes as well as changes within the service.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Leadership and motivational skills

    • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Flexible approach to work.
  • Ability to Travel
  • Commitment to undertake a leadership / management qualification

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    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

    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