Job overview

We are seeking a Deputy Ward Manager to come and join Newport Community Wards, Royal Gwent Hospital. 

As a band 6 Deputy Ward Manager, you will confidently work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

We are looking for an individual who can assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care within a quality, recovery focused service for patients. You will contribute to the education, development and line management of other staff members (registrants and non-registrants) and undertake management responsibilities in the absence of the Ward Manager.

This post requires motivation, enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and demonstration of evidence based clinical practice. The candidate should also be a mentor with recognised mentor experience and a proven history of providing supervision to junior staff. 

The successful candidate should be motivated and enthusiastic about professional development and be open to undertaking further academic qualifications. They must be flexible, approachable, compassionate, motivated, hardworking and be able to manage their time effectively.

The Successful candidate will receive support in their new role and will be encouraged in further development. They will gain experience in directly leading and managing staff with clear guidelines and goals.

Main duties of the job

To support the senior staff with the running of Newport community wards on a shift-by-shift basis.

To undertake management responsibilities in the absence of the Ward Manager.

To demonstrate evidence based clinical practice and be responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of care

To act as a mentor with recognised mentor experience and a proven history of providing supervision to junior staff.

To actively work as a senior member of the multi-disciplinary team

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.