Deputy Ward Manager

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The closing date is 18 March 2026

CAVOC is a busy elective orthopaedic ward, with an exciting additional unit – the Enhanced Recovery Unit (ERU); which provides level 1 enhanced care to orthopaedic, trauma and breast patients.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate nurse to become a Deputy Sister/Charge nurse to lead in the ERU unit, whilst providing hands‑on care and ensuring the appropriate training and upskilling of staff is maintained to the highest standard.

This is an opportunity to work within a motivated multidisciplinary team at the forefront of excellence in enhanced care within the Trauma and Orthopaedic directorate.

We are seeking an experienced nurse with ITU/PACU/ERU experience who can demonstrate the essential criteria, and who has experience of leading a team.

• Upskilling and training of staff
• Care of arterial lines
• Useage of Blood gas machines
• Performing ABGs
• Using Metaraminol infusions

It is essential that the successful candidate is able to inspire and motivate others.

Are you looking for the next step in your nursing career? Do you want to develop your leadership and management skills to deliver excellent quality putting the patients first? Is providing excellent nursing care and getting the basics right one of your key drivers? Do you love developing others to become excellent at what they do? Is making a difference and doing the right thing fundamental to you?

If your answer to these questions is yes, the Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse role may be right for you.

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organization we are unapologetically ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research.

Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

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.

• Working in ITU/PACU/ERU
• Managing a team

• Maintenance and care of arterial lines
• Running blood gases
• Metaraminol infusions
• Taking ABG
• Managing a team

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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum pro rata