Deputy Ward ManagerNHS

Job summary

The Deputy Ward Manager will provide visible clinical leadership and operational support within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Working closely with the Ward Manager, Senior Nurse, Lead Nurse and multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care to patients presenting with acute medical conditions.

The post holder will support the day-to-day management of the unit, deputising for the Ward Manager in their absence and taking responsibility for coordinating clinical activity, patient flow, staffing resources and service delivery across a 24-hour service. They will act as a role model for professional practice, promoting evidence-based care, patient safety and positive patient experience.

As a senior clinical leader within the ward, the Deputy Ward Manager will contribute to workforce management, staff supervision, education and development, ensuring compliance with professional, organisational and regulatory standards. They will support clinical governance activities, including audits, incident investigations, complaints management, quality improvement initiatives and risk management processes.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be part of a fantastic team to take charge of the Acute Medical Unit.

The successful candidate will be an experienced staff nurse to provide support and guidance to junior members of the team.

Exciting internal and external opportunities exist within the unit for training and development in dealing with acutely unwell patients.

Along with the relevant Acute Medical experience, the successful candidate would be required to display excellent communication and interpersonal skills, functioning effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

The candidate would require excellent organisation, time management and delegation skills as part of their role and have the ability to work effectively in challenging situations.

Job description

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.

The Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30-minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.