Deputy Ward Manager

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in North Wales is seeking a committed Band 6 Nurse for Dulas Ward at Ysbyty Gwynedd. The role involves working in a proactive team specializing in ENT surgery and medical outliers, providing opportunities for professional development. Candidates with RGN qualifications and experience in surgical settings are preferred. A desire to support others and an understanding of governance issues are essential. Knowledge of Welsh is desirable.

Qualifications

• RGN with experience in a surgical setting.
• Has good clinical knowledge of acute setting.
• Extended skills such as phlebotomy and cannulation are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast with new initiatives and interventions within nursing care.
• Drive mandatory training and other relevant courses.
• Support and coordinate induction for new staff.

Skills

RGN with experience at band 5 level

Good clinical knowledge of acute setting

Clear understanding of governance issues

Education

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Evidence of leadership/change module

Job description

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Job Overview

This post is Fixed term/Secondment until 07/03/2026 to meet the needs of the service.

Job Overview

This post is Fixed term/Secondment until 07/03/2026 to meet the needs of the service.

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and committed band 6 nurse to join Dulas Ward at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

The nursing team is proactive and innovative with a wealth of knowledge in their field. Dulas ward is a mix of ENT surgery plus medical outliers. (Cardiology, Respiratory and Endocrine). They are also a very friendly and supportive team who demonstrate fantastic team work.

Main duties of the job

All applicants are expected to keep abreast with new initiatives and interventions within nursing care. A deputy is expected to drive mandatory training and other courses which are relevant to the ward.

Staff will receive induction and support through staff meeting and personal development reviews.

In general, this is an exciting and fascinating ward opportunity for professional development and expertise in the field.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RGN with experience at band 5 level
• RGN with experience in surgical setting
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Evidence of leadership / change module
• Evidence of degree or working towards
  
  

Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Has good clinical knowledge of acute setting
• Clear understanding of governance issues
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Extended skills such as phlebotomy and cannulation
• Evidence of carrying out audit
• Evidence of staff management - off duty / sickness and absence

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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