Ward Manager

mPowered Solutions Inc.; Swansea; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Ward Manager to lead Clyne Ward at Cefn Coed Hospital. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the operational and clinical management of a female adult acute treatment ward, ensuring high-quality care for patients with complex mental health needs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that values professional development and teamwork. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes staff well-being and career growth while enjoying the vibrant community of Swansea.

Qualifications

• Experience working with patients with mental health issues.
• Proven post-registration experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational and clinical performance of the ward.
• Lead and coordinate quality service delivery for patients.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Advanced Clinical Skills

IT Skills

Education

Bachelor degree in relevant health related subject

Registered Nurse (Part 1)

Management qualification

Job description

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Job Summary

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Ward Manager for Clyne Ward, Cefn Coed Hospital. The post holder will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, with experience of working with patients with mental health issues, complex needs with a recovery focused philosophy.

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Ward Manager for Clyne Ward, Cefn Coed Hospital. The post holder will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, with experience of working with patients with mental health issues, complex needs with a recovery focused philosophy.

The successful candidate will be required to work Monday - Friday, however may also include shift work outside of core hours when service demand is required

Clyne Ward is a female adult acute treatment Ward, providing multi-disciplinary care and treatment for patients who experience a wide range of mental health problems, aiming to support them through their recovery journey in the safest and least restrictive manner

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the Operational, Clinical, Performance and Governance Management of Clyne Ward. This will entail effectively managing the nursing services and resources within the Ward. This is inclusive of managing the daily functioning of the ward, responsibility for all staff management, resource allocation, modernisation and development of the workforce.

The Ward Manager will lead, co-ordinate and contribute to the delivery of a quality service for patients and their families or carers, by the setting of standards and providing continued responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, via the nursing and Multi- Disciplinary Team which are coherent, consistently applied and in line with Operational Policies.

The Ward Manager will be a source of expert knowledge, taking an active role in the education, development, appraisal, supervision and support of the workforce within the ward. The individual will deploy nursing staff with responsibility for both the recruitment and retention of the workforce.

The Ward Manager will ensure nursing care is carried out in line with the Clinical Governance and Quality and Safety agenda both locally, in line with the Service Group and the wider Health Boards agenda and ensure excellent quality care is provided to our patients

About Us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-NMR077-0425

Job locations

Cefn Coed Hospital

Bryn Derwen, Cockett

Swansea

SA2 0GH

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.

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

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.

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

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Registered Nurse (Part 1) - Active NMC Registration
• Bachelor degree in relevant health related subject (or equivalent experience)
• Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development / experience)
• Knowledge and understanding of current policy and issues in professional practice, compliance, professional standards and the wider NHS
• Recognised management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical experience
• Relevant leadership experience
• Relevant experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
• Proven post-registration experience and evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of leading a team
  
  

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviour
• Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
• Advanced clinical skills
• IT skills
• Evidence of effectively implementing change in the clinical practice, able to demonstrate research-based practice
• Evidence of commitment to and understanding of mentorship/reflection/clinical supervision.
  
  

Desirable

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

Person Specification

Essential

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviour
• Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
• Advanced clinical skills
• IT skills
• Evidence of effectively implementing change in the clinical practice, able to demonstrate research-based practice
• Evidence of commitment to and understanding of mentorship/reflection/clinical supervision.
  
  

Desirable

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

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Cefn Coed Hospital

Bryn Derwen, Cockett

Swansea

SA2 0GH

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Cefn Coed Hospital

Bryn Derwen, Cockett

Swansea

SA2 0GH

Employer's website

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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