Job overview

This post is fixed term/secondment until April 2026 to meet the needs of the service.   If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. 

To support the Ward Manager in the day to day management of the ward. To take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager. To ensure the ward runs efficiently, by promoting mental health care through Health Board policies and NMC guidelines and code of practice. To contribute to the development of junior staff, which furthers the objectives of the service, by providing supervision and tuition, based on research and developing trends in health care.

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

Main duties of the job

To take charge of the ward and unit in the absence of Ward Managers/Unit Manager. Which includes staffing issues i.e. duty rotas. 

To take charge of the unit in the absence of senior staff.

Act as key worker for a group of clients which involves assessing, planning and implementing of care. Planned one to ones dealing with sensitive and complicated information.

To manage all nursing resources in the absence of the Ward Manager, through organisation and prioritisation of work needs. Authorisation of bank staff.

To promote effective working relationships on the ward and within the unit by working collaboratively with other team members.

To demonstrate appropriate effective interventions including management of aggression, manual handling and administration of medication.

To provide support to staff and take a lead role in personal development review, management supervision and clinical supervision.

To provide support to staff and take a lead role in risk assessments.

Working for our organisation

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. 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.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

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.