Deputy Ward Manager in Ystrad Mynach inYstrad Mynach PUBLISHED THU 10 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 5: £12.60 per hour
Job description
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process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
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.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
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
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.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Registered with NMC
- Supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training, CPD to Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience
- Experience of management (staff and resources)
- Teaching & Assessing or Equivalent
- Evidence of continued Professional Development
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience at Band 5
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Able to manage time effectively, able to work in a team, demonstrate willingness to develop their role
- Aware of the process of effective change management
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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