Deputy Ward Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Miskin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible working

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Internal/external training in dealing

Job summary

The Deputy Ward Manager role sits in the Acute Medical Unit at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, under Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. It requires current NMC registration and Band 5 experience in acute medicine, with responsibility for 24-hour operation, staff supervision, education and governance.

You will deputise for the Ward Manager, coordinate patient flow, and lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, compassionate care and high standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Current UK NMC registration.
• Band 5 nursing experience in acute medicine.
• Ability to lead and supervise staff.
• Commitment to patient safety and evidence-based care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Welsh language skills desirable (CEFR B2+).

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical leadership and operational support in the Acute Medical Unit.
• Deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence.
• Coordinate 24-hour patient flow, staffing and service delivery.
• Act as role model for professional practice and patient experience.
• Support clinical governance, including audits and incident investigations.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Acute medicine

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Time management

Delegation

Team leadership

Job description

This Deputy Ward Manager post sits within the Acute Medical Unit at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, run by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The role covers the day-to-day running of a 24-hour unit, including deputising for the Ward Manager and coordinating patient flow, staffing and service delivery. It is a senior clinical role that also carries staff supervision, education and clinical governance work such as audits and incident investigations. Candidates need a current NMC registration and band 5 nursing experience in acute medicine.

What the job involves

• Provide visible clinical leadership and operational support in the Acute Medical Unit
• Deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence
• Coordinate clinical activity, patient flow, staffing resources and service delivery across a 24-hour service
• Act as a role model for professional practice, promoting evidence-based care, patient safety and positive patient experience
• Ensure safe, effective, compassionate care for patients with acute medical conditions
• Contribute to workforce management, staff supervision, education and development
• Ensure compliance with professional, organisational and regulatory standards
• Support clinical governance, including audits, incident investigations, complaints management, quality improvement and risk management
• Provide support and guidance to junior members of the team

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Live UK NMC registration

Experience

• Experience as a band 5 nurse in acute medicine
• Experienced staff nurse with acute medical experience

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of acute medicine
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation, time management and delegation skills
• Working effectively in challenging situations
• Working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Nice to have

• Welsh speaking and listening skills at CEFR B2 (Level 3) or above

What’s offered

• Leading pension
• Generous leave
• Flexible working
• Career growth
• Ongoing learning and development
• Internal and external training in dealing with acutely unwell patients