# Deputy Ward Manager - Newport Community Wards, RGH > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-ward-manager-newport-community-wards-rgh/c4f136f1-bfb1-44ee-9ae1-1f1d2191b2bc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-ward-manager-newport-community-wards-rgh/c4f136f1-bfb1-44ee-9ae1-1f1d2191b2bc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Aneurin Bevan University Health Board - **Location:** Headquarters, St Cadoc's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Ward manager - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £40,559 - £48,841 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (12 hour and 6 hour shifts) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-13T09:21:06.607Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Newport/Newport/Aneurin_Bevan_University_Health_Board/Newport_Primary_Care_Community_Services/Newport_Primary_Care_Community_Services-v8332019 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8332019?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://abuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 To develop an understanding of the requirements of the National Service Framework. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. ### Main duties of the job 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Welsh language skills are desirable ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Previous service - NMC qualification **Desirable** - Previous Managerial experience - Experience in change management ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree qualification **Desirable** - Experience in Primary Care ### Meets all essential criteria as per attached Job description/Person specification **Essential** - Meets all essential criteria as per attached Job description/Person specification ## Documents - [jdps english (pdf, 425.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10655119) - [flexible working policy (pdf, 584.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3033) - [occupational health form (pdf, 216.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10655120) - [agile hybrid working framework (pdf, 5.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2695) - [abuhb values & behaviour framework (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3066) - [home working policy and guidance (pdf, 380.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2696) - [guidance notes for applicants nov 25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2844) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1633) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.