Deputy Ward Manager in Cwmbrân inCwmbrân PUBLISHED WED 16 APR 2025 Jump to job information section

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager to join our gynaecology team looking after gynaecological and surgical patients on the ward, Early Pregnancy Unit and on the Emergency Gynaecology Assessment Unit. This will provide an excellent foundation in this speciality for the interested individuals either at the beginning of their career journey or someone looking for career development.

The successful applicant needs to have an interest in women's health, have excellent communication skills and work well within a multidisciplinary team.

The ward aims to provide a high standard of care and are committed to continual service improvement within the speciality. The ward is a 22 bedded ward and care is provided to patients receiving gynaecological and female surgery.

Some experience of working within a gynaecology setting would be an advantage, though this is not essential as full training and support will be provided.

Candidates should be forward thinking, be able to demonstrate good clinical and assessment skills and able to manage the team in the absence of the ward manager. The ability to support the ward manager in managing the ward in a fast paced and challenging environment; to demonstrate excellent communication, decision-making and motivational skills along with patient centred care are essential qualities for this post.

Main duties of the job

You will need to demonstrate continuing professional development and have an understanding of how to improve and provide safe, quality care for patients and their relatives.

If you are dedicated to improving the patient experience and committed to providing a positive environment for colleagues and patients, then this clinical area will enhance your job satisfaction by developing your clinical and managerial skills. The division is committed to supporting your continuous professional development in line with your personal development plan.

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 speciality 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.

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Essential criteria

• Registered General Nurse, Evidence of Managerial and Professional Development. Evidence of NMC registration.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Masters degree or working towards. Teaching and assessing or equivalent, ILS
  
  

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Essential criteria

• Relevant experience post registration.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Aware of change management.
  
  

3

Essential criteria

• Job relating Skills, managing patients and teams. development of role
  
  

Desirable criteria

• IT skills, awareness of quality. Understanding of HB policies.
  
  

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Essential criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of current nursing issues, Knowledge of NMC code of conduct. Maintaining personal and organisational development.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of wider NHS issues.
  
  

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Essential criteria

• Personal Skills, Excellent communication skills, works pro-actively, Motivation, team leader, flexible approach
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Leading teams. proactive in developing the management skills of the team.