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Deputy Ward Manager

Powys Teaching Health Board
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Location
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum pro rata
Profession
Manager and corporate
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
29 Jan 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
16 Jan 2026

Job overview

The post holder is responsible for, and will work as part of the multidisciplinary team and deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence, managing in-patient services.

Assist in developing the team in all aspects of clinical governance and  ensure that PTHB policies and procedures are adhered to.

PLEASE NOTE SUBJECT TO NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS THAT THIS POST MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DATE.  WE ADVISE YOU COMPLETE AND SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY.

Main duties of the job

Are you a dynamic and motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse? Do you wish to develop your leadership and management skills?

If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you. We are seeking to recruit a Band 6  Deputy Ward Manager to complement our team. We work very closely as a multidisciplinary team and have a dedicated and skilled nursing team as well as therapy and medical staff. We strive to provide excellent nursing care and follow the core values of Powys THB - namely respect, trust, integrity, working together, kindness and caring, and fairness and equality which ultimately leads to ‘Truly integrated care centred on the needs of the individual’. As the Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager you will be responsible for assisting the ward manager in the leadership, management and development of the team of nurses, ensuring you portray yourself as an excellent role model by providing a high level of clinical care that is evidence based and effective. You will work closely with the ward manager to co-ordinate staff training and ward coverage utilising e-rostering, undertake appraisals and be responsible for managing the ward in the absence of the ward manager

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.