This Deputy Ward Manager post sits within the Acute Medical Unit at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, run by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The role covers the day-to-day running of a 24-hour unit, including deputising for the Ward Manager and coordinating patient flow, staffing and service delivery. It is a senior clinical role that also carries staff supervision, education and clinical governance work such as audits and incident investigations. Candidates need a current NMC registration and band 5 nursing experience in acute medicine.
What the job involves
- Provide visible clinical leadership and operational support in the Acute Medical Unit
- Deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence
- Coordinate clinical activity, patient flow, staffing resources and service delivery across a 24-hour service
- Act as a role model for professional practice, promoting evidence-based care, patient safety and positive patient experience
- Ensure safe, effective, compassionate care for patients with acute medical conditions
- Contribute to workforce management, staff supervision, education and development
- Ensure compliance with professional, organisational and regulatory standards
- Support clinical governance, including audits, incident investigations, complaints management, quality improvement and risk management
- Provide support and guidance to junior members of the team
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Live UK NMC registration
Experience
- Experience as a band 5 nurse in acute medicine
- Experienced staff nurse with acute medical experience
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of acute medicine
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisation, time management and delegation skills
- Working effectively in challenging situations
- Working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Nice to have
- Welsh speaking and listening skills at CEFR B2 (Level 3) or above
What’s offered
- Leading pension
- Generous leave
- Flexible working
- Career growth
- Ongoing learning and development
- Internal and external training in dealing with acutely unwell patients
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
