Deputy Ward Manager (band 6) - Ward 3/2, Nevill Hall Hospital

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS health board in Abergavenny seeks highly motivated Registered Nurses for ward 4/4 Nevill Hall Hospital. Candidates must have a degree and NMC qualification, with a flexible approach to shifts. The position promotes evidence-based practice and values well-being in the workplace. Excellent training and benefits are provided to support staff development.

Benefits

Exceptional workplace with career growth opportunities

Paid mandatory training and in-house programs

Occupational health support

Wellbeing Centre of Excellence

Qualifications

• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.
• Previous service and NMC qualification are essential.
• Previous managerial experience and change management experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the ward on a day-to-day basis.
• Promote evidence-based practice and act as an accountable role model.
• Work with other disciplines in care assessment and planning.

Education

Degree qualification

Job description

Overview

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is an NHS organisation offering a flexible working environment with opportunities for development. The Health Board provides integrated acute, primary and community care, serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We welcome Welsh and English language applications on the same terms.

Responsibilities

To assist with the management of the ward on a day to day basis by supporting and acting on behalf of the ward manager. To be aware of and demonstrate practice based on current advances in nursing. Work in conjunction with other disciplines in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. To promote evidence based practice and act as an accountable role model and clinical expert.

Main duties

We are recruiting highly motivated Registered Nurses to work within ward 4/4 Nevill Hall Hospital. We provide excellent, quality care in a welcoming and supportive environment. You will need a flexible approach to participate in a full shift system including nights and weekends, with some areas on a 12 hour shift system or a three-shift system.

We are committed to innovative ways of working to enhance patient experience. The organisation recognises that success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, and we aim to recruit and retain the best staff possible. Ward 3/2 aims to be an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work; our Values and Behaviours Framework highlights our commitment to staff wellbeing and patient care.

Requirements

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

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board offers an exceptional workplace with opportunities to start, grow and build your career. The Health Board provides integrated care and employs over 16,000 staff across acute, primary and community services.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities, including paid mandatory training, in-house programmes, and professional career pathways including management development programmes. We promote flexible working and a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy focuses on care closer to home and high-quality hospital care when needed.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree qualification

Desirable criteria

• Continued learning

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous service
• NMC qualification

Desirable criteria

• Previous managerial experience
• Experience in change management

Other

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time and encourage early applications. If shortlisted, you will be contacted via the email you used to apply. Please check your email account regularly for recruitment correspondence. We support flexible working and encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applications in Welsh are welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than English submissions. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know so we can discuss reasonable adjustments or support. Documents can be provided in larger print or different formats (such as braille) on request by contacting the recruiting manager or the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team at 01495 745805 option 3 or [e-mail]. We estimate this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via internal redeployment.