Senior Nurse for Professional Standards - INTERNAL

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Job Overview

• PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
• This post is fixed term/secondment for 4 months to cover a secondment ending 4th February 2027.
• If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Nurse for Professional Standards to join the Corporate Nursing team. The role is 18.75 hours a week to work on specific projects. The postholder will play a key role in supporting delivery of the Nursing Professional Plan, working with clinical teams and Divisions to drive improvements in professional standards, quality and nursing assurance. The role will support the development and delivery of the accreditation programme, strengthen associated governance and assurance processes, monitor progress against agreed actions and metrics, and support the use of professional assurance data to identify improvement priorities. The postholder will work collaboratively across the organisation to promote high standards of nursing practice, support continuous improvement and provide assurance that professional standards are consistently maintained.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder is a senior professional within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) and is a vital member of the nursing directorate team. They are responsible for supporting the Executive Director of Nursing, Deputy Director of Nursing and Head of Nursing Education, Development and Regulation in ensuring that the organisation meets its statutory duties for areas that are relevant to the nursing directorate agenda.

Role

Key to the role is to contribute and embed continuing improvement within a complex organisation and lead on specific areas of work, to include but not exclusive to:

• Implement and embed Ward/Clinic/Service Accreditation across the Health Board
• Lead on professional standards for professional practice and behaviour to include policy formation and implementation
• Contribute to the professional regulation of nurses and midwives in accordance with the NMC
• Support the development and compliance to the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016
• Engage and lead on continuous improvement across the Health Board.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Masters Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Management & Leadership Qualification
• NMC Registrant

Desirable criteria

• Project Management Qualification
• Benefits Management Qualification

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and Understanding of clinical audit, research processes and application
• Knowledge of national policies and standards
• Highly developed specialist nursing knowledge and experience

Desirable criteria

• Change management and service improvement

Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience working at a senior level in a complex organisation
• Significant experience of change management and innovation
• Significant operational and professional leadership portfolio

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and practical experience of digital systems
• demonstrable success in leading and motivating teams

Skills and attributes

Essential criteria

• Ability to analyse complex information
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, empower and coach staff
• Proven ability to achieve targets and objectives in a demanding environment

Desirable criteria

• Appetite for hard work and challenges
• Resilience, stamina, personal integrity