At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead nursing workforce planning and professional standards to enhance patient care.
- Company: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, a multi-award-winning NHS organisation.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, flexible working, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Open to internal candidates only; secondment for 5 months.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on nursing education and workforce development.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience and MSc in Leadership or Management required.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Nursing Directorate for an experienced and dynamic senior nurse leader to undertake the role of Head of Nursing Workforce, Education & Professional Standards on a secondment basis at 22.5 hours/week. The role is offered as a secondment for 5 months until 1st December 2026 and is open to Aneurin Bevan University Health Board employees only.
Applicants must obtain approval from their current line manager. Release agreement, including any early release from the current post, will need to be negotiated.
This high‑profile, strategic role includes leading and shaping nursing workforce planning, professional standards, regulation and education across the organisation. The post holder provides expert professional leadership, ensuring robust systems support NMC requirements, workforce development, education commissioning and quality assurance. Working closely with the Executive Director of Nursing and Deputy Director of Nursing, the successful candidate contributes to organisational strategy, assurance and decision‑making, promoting a culture of professionalism, continuous improvement and high‑quality patient care.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, extensive training and development opportunities, flexible working, workplace well‑being support and a strong focus on professional career pathways.
Experience – Essential criteria
- Senior Leadership Experience at Strategic Level
- Project Planning
- Budget Management
Experience – Desirable criteria
- Experience of Pre/Post Registration Education
- Experience of Professional Standards and Regulation
- Experience of Workforce Planning
Education – Essential criteria
- MSc
- Leadership or Management Qualification/Equivalent experience
Education – Desirable criteria
- Coaching Qualification
Registration – Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
Head of Nursing Workforce, Education and Professional Standards-INTERNAL in Cwmbran employer: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a strong commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality patient care, staff benefit from extensive training opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an ideal place for dedicated nursing professionals to thrive in their careers.
Contact Details:
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Recruitment Team
