Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated band 6 deputy ward manager/clinical lead to join us on Ward 21 at the Mental health unit at Royal glamorgan Hospital. 

-To be responsible and provide effective leadership for a team of staff providing a high quality service within the resources available within a defined area.

-  To support the ward manager in creating a culture of effective risk management is present in the team

-  Actively promote the development of evidence based practice

-  Foster robust working relationships with all disciplines and partners in particular the Local Authority.

-  Lead on the management of complex cases and supporting staff in the management of such cases.

-  To respond in the absence of the ward manager to serious untoward incidents, complaints and communications regarding team issues providing feedback to the team to ensure lessons learned are shared and inform practice development 

-  Deputises for Ward Manager as and when required.

Main duties of the job

Be a registered mental health nurse with experience of working in an inpatient setting.

Possess a range of clinical experience and specialist knowledge within the relevant area of practice e.g. older persons care, adult mental health, and rehabilitation/recovery.

Provide evidence of continuing professional development and post registration education.

Demonstrate good organisational ability, leadership skills and management experience.

Demonstrate a good understanding of the legislative and policy framework underpinning mental health service provision e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, National Service Frameworks, Mental Health Measures.

Welsh Skills Desirable:  This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh,  we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates.   This isn’t ‘fluency’,  just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above.  Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.   For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom. 

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve

• We treat everyone with respect

• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.