Deputy Ward Manager

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Deputy Ward Manager with a specialist interest in stroke care to join the Ward 11 Acute Stroke Unit. To support the Ward Manager in the day-to-day management of the ward and to take charge in the absence of the Ward Manager, including staffing issues, to ensure the ward runs efficiently.

• Support the Ward Manager in day-to-day ward management.
• Take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager, addressing staffing needs.
• Ensure the ward runs efficiently.
• Act as key worker for a group of clients, assessing, planning and implementing care, including one‑to‑one sessions with sensitive information.
• Manage all nursing resources in the absence of the Ward Manager, organising and prioritising work and authorising bank staff.
• Promote effective working relationships on the ward and within the unit through collaboration with team members.
• Demonstrate appropriate interventions, including aggression management, manual handling and medication administration.
• Provide staff support and lead personal development reviews, managerial supervision, clinical supervision and risk assessments.

As an experienced nurse, you will work clinically as a member of the nursing team, providing clinical advice, expertise and leadership to all staff and partnering with ward managers. Applicants should have sound knowledge of clinical, leadership and managerial skills, and the ability to lead as well as work within a team to supervise, nurture and develop staff. Speaking Welsh is desirable;
English and/or Welsh speakers are welcome to apply.

The largest health organisation in Wales, BCUHB serves about 700,000 people across North Wales, providing primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services. Join our team and receive the support you need in line with our Organisational Values and the 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

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 those submitted in English.