Deputy Ward Manager

This Deputy Ward Manager post sits within the Acute Medical Unit at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, run by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The role covers the day-to-day running of a 24-hour unit, including deputising for the Ward Manager and coordinating patient flow, staffing and service delivery. It is a senior clinical role that also carries staff supervision, education and clinical governance work such as audits and incident investigations.

Candidates need a current NMC registration and band 5 nursing experience in acute medicine.

• Provide visible clinical leadership and operational support in the Acute Medical Unit
• Deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence
• Coordinate clinical activity, patient flow, staffing resources and service delivery across a 24-hour service
• Act as a role model for professional practice, promoting evidence-based care, patient safety and positive patient experience
• Ensure safe, effective, compassionate care for patients with acute medical conditions
• Contribute to workforce management, staff supervision, education and development
• Ensure compliance with professional, organisational and regulatory standards
• Support clinical governance, including audits, incident investigations, complaints management, quality improvement and risk management
• Provide support and guidance to junior members of the team

• Live UK NMC registration

• Experience as a band 5 nurse in acute medicine
• Experienced staff nurse with acute medical experience

• Knowledge of acute medicine
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation, time management and delegation skills
• Working effectively in challenging situations
• Working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Welsh speaking and listening skills at CEFR B2 (Level
  3) or above

• Leading pension
• Generous leave
• Flexible working
• Career growth
• Ongoing learning and development
• Internal and external training in dealing with acutely unwell patients