Deputy Ward Manager

CWM TAF MORGANNWG UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Pontyclun is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager to lead the Acute Medical Unit at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The role involves clinical leadership, coordinating staffing and patient flow to deliver safe, compassionate and high‑quality care in a 24‑hour service.

You will deputise for the Ward Manager, contribute to workforce management, governance, and staff development while promoting evidence‑based practice and positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Acute Medicine.
• Welsh language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above.
• Experience as band 5 nurse in Acute medicine.
• Live UK NMC Registration

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the Acute Medical Unit and ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Support and guide junior members of the team.
• Enable training and development opportunities within the unit.
• Promote patient safety, evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Knowledge in Acute Medicine

Welsh language Level 3+

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Main area Acute Medical Unit Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Various hours. Weekends, nights and bank holidays) Job ref 110-NMR279-1026-A

Site Royal Glamorgan Hospital Town Pontyclun Salary £40,559 - £48,841 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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‑list‑ing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘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 you’re 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.

Person specification

Knowledge

• Knowledge in Acute Medicine
• Welsh language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above

Experience

• Experience as band 5 nurse in Acute medicine

Qualifications

• Live UK NMC Registration

Equality and Diversity: We welcome applications from all protected groups under the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership, as well as those from the Armed Forces community.

Sponsorship: Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self‑assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance .

Use of AI: We review applications against role‑specific criteria. Whilst AI tools can be helpful, applications that rely heavily on AI-generated or generic content may not provide the necessary detail, which may reduce the chances of being shortlisted. To give your application the best chance, please ensure the information you provide is both accurate and authentic, and tailor your examples to the criteria in the Person Specification.

Correspondence: Please check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the address on your application. Applications are accepted in Welsh or English with no preference.

Additional information: We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

We are proud to be a living wage employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.