Deputy Ward Manager - Branwen Ward

NHS; Llanfairfechan; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists within the NHS for a Band 6 nurse to support ward management and lead nursing practices while ensuring high-quality care. The successful candidate will have a critical role in developing staff, overseeing ward operations, and ensuring adherence to Health Board policies and guidelines. This permanent full-time role demands a passionate professional with a nursing degree and substantial experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working as a Band 5.
• Knowledge of up-to-date evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all nursing resources and duty rotas.
• Promote effective working relationships in the ward.
• Take charge of the ward in absence of Ward Manager.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Nursing Degree or RMN / RMNH

NMC Registration

Job description

Job summary

To support the Ward Manager in the day to day management of the ward. To take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager. To ensure the ward runs efficiently, by promoting mental health care through Health Board policies and NMC guidelines and code of practice. To contribute to the development of junior staff, which furthers the objectives of the service, by providing supervision and tuition, based on research and developing trends in health care.

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

Main duties of the job

To take charge of the ward and unit in the absence of Ward Managers/Unit Manager. Which includes staffing issues i.e. duty rotas.

To take charge of the unit in the absence of senior staff.

Act as key worker for a group of clients which involves assessing, planning and implementing of care. Planned one to ones dealing with sensitive and complicated information.

To manage all nursing resources in the absence of the Ward Manager, through organisation and prioritisation of work needs. Authorisation of bank staff.

To promote effective working relationships on the ward and within the unit by working collaboratively with other team members.

To demonstrate appropriate effective interventions including management of aggression, manual handling and administration of medication.

To provide support to staff and take a lead role in personal development review, management supervision and clinical supervision.

To provide support to staff and take a lead role in risk assessments.

About us

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.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-NMR411-0625

Job locations

Bryn Y Neuadd

Aber Road

Llanfairfechan

LL33 0HH

Job description Job 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.

Job description Job 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 and Knowledge Essential

• Nursing Degree or RMN / RMNH
• NMC Registration
• Significant experience working as a band 5
• Knowledge of up to date evidence based interventions

Desirable

• Management qualification and /or management experience
• Mentor/supervisor/assessor

Experience Essential

• Significant experience of working either within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role.
• Ability to demonstrate application of improvement methodology.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Experience/knowledge of senior nurse role

Skills and Attributes Essential

• Ability to communicate and receive complex information
• The ability to diagnose a problem and take corrective action
• Ability to analyse assessment results and transfer them into relevant packages of care
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team

Desirable

• IT Skills
• Ability to manage resources
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other Essential

• Evidence of effective team working
• Ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work autonomously
• Display flexibility to adapt to organisational changes as well as changes within the service.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Children's Barred List check
• Flexible approach to work.
• Ability to Travel
• Commitment to undertake a leadership / management qualification

Desirable

• Leadership and motivational skills

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential

• Nursing Degree or RMN / RMNH
• NMC Registration
• Significant experience working as a band 5
• Knowledge of up to date evidence based interventions

Desirable

• Management qualification and /or management experience
• Mentor/supervisor/assessor

Experience Essential

• Significant experience of working either within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role.
• Ability to demonstrate application of improvement methodology.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Experience/knowledge of senior nurse role

Skills and Attributes Essential

• Ability to communicate and receive complex information
• The ability to diagnose a problem and take corrective action
• Ability to analyse assessment results and transfer them into relevant packages of care
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team

Desirable

• IT Skills
• Ability to manage resources
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other Essential

• Evidence of effective team working
• Ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work autonomously
• Display flexibility to adapt to organisational changes as well as changes within the service.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Children's Barred List check
• Flexible approach to work.
• Ability to Travel
• Commitment to undertake a leadership / management qualification

Desirable

• Leadership and motivational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Bryn Y Neuadd

Aber Road

Llanfairfechan

LL33 0HH

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Bryn Y Neuadd

Aber Road

Llanfairfechan

LL33 0HH

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)