Deputy Ward Manager - MHSOP

NHS; Penarth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante s'offre aux infirmiers(ères) pour un poste de Deputy Ward Manager au sein des services de santé mentale pour les personnes âgées. Le candidat idéal saura fournir un leadership et des compétences cliniques tout en soutenant l'équipe dans la gestion d'un service dynamique. Ce rôle inclut des responsabilités en matière de soins cliniques et de gestion, garantissant des normes élevées de soins aux patients.

Qualifications

• Infirmier(ère) en santé mentale enregistré.
• Enregistrement NMC actuel requis.
• Formation spécialisée à niveau postgraduate souhaitée.

Responsibilities

• Agir comme adjoint au responsable d'équipe, prenant régulièrement en charge la zone clinique.
• Assurer la qualité des soins fournis aux patients.
• Fournir des soins cliniques directs et un soutien à la gouvernance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

IT Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Current NMC registration

Specialist training to postgrad level

Job description

Go back Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Deputy Ward Manager - MHSOP

The closing date is 10 June 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for innovative and enthusiastic Nurses to work in Mental Health Services for Older People as a Band 6, Deputy Ward Manager.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who will have the opportunity to work with experienced team.

You would need to provide leadership, role modelling and clinical skills. We are looking for the post-holders to be enthusiastic, dedicated and flexible to the service. Our unit/wards and wider services benefit from a welcoming, warm, multi-disciplinary team made up of Psychiatrists, Health Care Support Workers, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Psychologists. These are exciting opportunities for enthusiastic applicants.

You will be required to act in the role of clinical specialist and as part of the management team in the running of a busy service, providing both clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as the deputy to the Team Leader/Sister/Charge Nurse regularly taking charge of the clinical area and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients and clients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.

The post holder will be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.

The post holder will work flexibly as a member of the care team and in support of the Team Leader/Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for innovative and enthusiastic Nurses to work in Mental Health Services for Older People as a Band 6, Deputy Ward Manager.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who will have the opportunity to work with experienced team.

You would need to provide leadership, role modelling and clinical skills. We are looking for the post-holders to be enthusiastic, dedicated and flexible to the service. Our unit/wards and wider services benefit from a welcoming, warm, multi-disciplinary team made up of Psychiatrists, Health Care Support Workers, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Psychologists. These are exciting opportunities for enthusiastic applicants.

You will be required to act in the role of clinical specialist and as part of the management team in the running of a busy service, providing both clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as the deputy to the Team Leader/Sister/Charge Nurse regularly taking charge of the clinical area and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients and clients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.

The post holder will be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.

The post holder will work flexibly as a member of the care team and in support of the Team Leader/Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

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

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Current NMC registration
• Specialist training to postgrad level
• Evidence of continuing development

Desirable

• Willingness to study at masters level

Experience

Essential

• Competent in day to day shift management
• Experience of supervision of junior staff
• Knowledge of research & audit

Skills

Essential

• Ability to produce and receive complex sensitive information
• Ability to communicate sensitive information about patients condition
• Analytical and interpretation skills in complex situations
• IT skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own time and that of the junior team

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of relevant speciality underpinned by theory
• Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work within a team and independently without supervision
• Flexible approach to work
• Able to work under pressure
• Punctual
• Caring nature
• Assertive attitude

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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital Llandough

Penlan Road

Penarth

CF64 2XX

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)