Deputy Ward Manager - Mental Health - Hydref Ward

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate individual to step into the role of Deputy Ward Manager in Mental Health. This position offers a chance to enhance management and clinical skills while working in a dynamic inpatient service. The successful candidate will join a progressive team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to individuals with complex health needs. With a focus on teamwork and support, this role is perfect for those who thrive in a challenging environment and are eager to make a difference in the lives of others. If you are ready to embrace this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply and be part of a leading health organization in North Wales.

Benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Work-life balance policies

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Must have a Nursing Degree or RMN with relevant experience.
• Registered with NMC and possess management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager in providing quality care.
• Lead and motivate a team in a complex healthcare environment.

Skills

Management Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Skills

Education

Nursing Degree

Registered Mental Nurse (RMN)

Tools

NMC Registration

Job description

Deputy Ward Manager - Mental Health - Hydref Ward

Band 6

Main area: Mental Health
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 050-NMR1181-1224

Site: Hydref Ward, Heddfan OPMH
Town: Wrexham
Salary: £37,898 - £45,637 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/01/2025 23:59

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. Join our team and get the support you need in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager who is keen to maximize their management and clinical skills in a complex environment.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited from persons with a Nursing Degree or RMN with relevant experience and registered with NMC to join a progressive team to provide a high-quality service. The post will require you to work in inpatient services in Wrexham.

The successful applicant will support the Ward Manager to provide quality care for individuals with associated complex health needs. As a key member of the team, you should possess excellent management, interpersonal, and communication skills (both written and verbal), and be able to lead and motivate others. You should also be willing to work flexibly within a team.

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

Working for our organisation

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is 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.

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

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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.