Deputy Ward Manager

Deputy Ward Manager

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The closing date is 23 February 2026

This post is a permanent post on Ward 5 in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Are you a compassionate, dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in patients' lives?

Would you like to join our supportive and dynamic team as a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse on our specialist Gastroenterology ward where we care for patients with a range of complex conditions.

You will play a pivotal role in assisting the ward manager to lead the team to strive for excellence as well as deputising in their absence.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join our team as a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse. You will need to be able to provide leadership in the clinical area, ensuring the delivery of high quality nursing care.

The successful candidate will be a team player, be able to manage and organise their area and most importantly, have quality and patient safety at the heart of all they do.

The applicant will have the commitment and desire to support and further develop the ward based team.

This is an excellent opportunity for the successful individual to develop their skills, knowledge and experience in Gastroenterology medicine.

The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and will need to provide evidence of continuous professional development.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or 'B1' Level if you've learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn't mean you have to be fluent or able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being able to hold simple conversations with patients. Have a look at the 'Croeso Candidate!' guide attached below for more information.

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 ther 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 respecto
• 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.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30-minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce.

• Active NMC registration
• Registered General Nurse Level 1/12 or Degree in Nursing or an equivalent qualification

• Proven organisational and time management skills.
• Effective teaching/supervisory and leadership skill
• Ability to demonstrate excellent standard of Record Keeping in line with the NMC Standards of Record Keeping Document.
• Knowledge and skills of Gastroenterology specialist skills
• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

• Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty.
• Experience in leading a shift and team
• Participation in recruitment and selection.
• Previous experience of leadership and management

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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