# Deputy Ward Manager

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- **Location:** Coity Clinic
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Manager and corporate
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £40,559 - £48,841 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts over 7 day week rota)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-03T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-20T11:10:47.446Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merthyr_Tydfil/Bridgend/Cwm_Taf_Morgannwg_University_Health_Board/Mental_Health/Mental_Health-v8113904
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8113904?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager/ clinical lead on PICU within Coity Clinic. The post is a full time, permanent position.

The post holder will assist the ward manager in providing day to day management and supervision of a team of registered and unregistered staff for a ward .

To contribute to the provision of health care to the people of Cwm Taf Morgannwg with continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the delivery and evaluation of skilled professional nursing care.

### Main duties of the job

To be responsible and provide effective leadership for a team of staff providing a high quality service within the resources available within a defined area, and specifically to deliver on the following key areas:

- To support the ward manager in creating a culture of effective risk management is present in the team
- Actively promote the development of evidence based practice
- Foster robust working relationships with all disciplines and partners in particular the Local Authority.
- Lead on the management of complex cases and supporting staff in the management of such cases.
- To respond in the absence of the ward manager to serious untoward incidents, complaints and communications regarding team issues providing feedback to the team to ensure lessons learned are shared and inform practice development
- Deputises for Ward Manager as and when required.

### 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.

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.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you’re comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below for more information.

### 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

### Skills

**Essential**

- Organisational ability and time management skills; Clinical assessment and formulation skills; People management and leadership skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills

**Desirable**

- Welsh Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above.

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of managing people and ability to lead a team of staff

**Desirable**

- Experience in a range of clinical settings

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- UK NMC Registration

**Desirable**

- Management qualification

## Documents

- [jdps english (pdf, 680.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10429926)
- [sdmp cymraeg (pdf, 776.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10409310)
- [oh form - ig ffurflen (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10409311)
- [welsh language guidance (pdf, 300.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2974)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2845)
- [ctmuhb staff benefits guide 2026 (pdf, 1.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3057)
- [ctmuhb staff benefits guide 2026 (pdf, 529.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3058)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1634)

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