Deputy Ward Manager

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits package

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is seeking a skilled nurse to join the Forensic Service on the rehabilitation inpatient ward, Ty Skirrid, for a 12-month secondment. The post holder will deputise for the ward manager and coordinate the delivery of high-quality clinical care for all patients.

The role requires strong leadership within a multi-disciplinary team, supervision of junior staff, and commitment to quality assurance and governance in everyday practice.

Qualifications

• NMC Registration (essential)
• Mentorship qualification (essential)

Responsibilities

• Lead ward management of staff and patients to achieve high standards of nursing care.
• Ensure agreed standards of treatment, care and activity for patients.
• Primary nurse role for selected patients on the ward.
• Handle patient valuables.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care.
• Communicate sensitive information about patients.
• Use persuasive, reassuring skills for patients with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities.

Skills

Mentorship qualification

NMC Registration

Practice assessor qualification

Job description

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Job Overview

An exciting position has become available for a 12 month secondment in the Forensic Service on our rehabilitation inpatient ward, Ty Skirrid.

The post holder is a key member of the in-patient multi-disciplinary team working within a rehabilitation-focused service. There is a need to demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, with strong leadership skills. The post holder will deputise for the ward manager. To be responsible for coordinating, delivering and maintaining a high standard of clinical care for all patients. To provide support to the ward manager and leadership to the ward team. To provide guidance and supervision of junior nursing staff. To ensure that systems are used to incorporate Essence of Care, any other adopted models of quality assurance and clinical governance into everyday practice. The post holder will have an interest in furthering their clinical skills and will undertake further training as required.

To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.

The post holder may be required to work in other areas of the Health Board to meet service needs.

Main duties of the job

• In conjunction with the clinical lead nurses/ward manager, to lead the ward management of staff and patients to ensure that high standards of nursing care are achieved and maintained.
• Ensuring that nursing staff on the ward provides the agreed standards of treatment, care and activity for patients.
• To take on the primary nurse role for a number of patients on the ward
• Handles patient valuables
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care of patients, ensuring appropriate action is taken
• To communicate sensitive information concerning patient's condition,
• To use persuasive, reassurance skills as patients have mental health issues, some with special needs and/or learning disabilities

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.

• 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.

Essential criteria

• NMC Registration

Mentorship qualification

Desirable criteria

• Practice assessor and practice supervisor qualification

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

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