Deputy Ward Manager

Transformationunitgm; Newport; On-site; GBP 39,000 - GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant. This permanent position involves providing leadership and high-quality nursing care in a specialist Gastroenterology ward. Candidates should have an NMC registration, experience in managing nursing teams, and a commitment to patient safety. The successful candidate will contribute to developing the ward's team and ensuring optimal care for patients with complex conditions. This role is integral to a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration is required.
• Registered General Nurse Level 1/12 or Degree in Nursing.
• Experience in managing a team and leading shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing care in the ward.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality care to patients.
• Support the ward manager in their absence.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Gastroenterology knowledge

Record keeping

Education

Registered General Nurse Level 1

Job description

Employer: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board | NHS

Site: Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Town: Llantrisant | Salary: £39,263 - £47,280 per annum | Salary period: Yearly | Closing: 23/02/2026 23:59

Deputy Ward Manager

Band 6

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

This post is a permanent post on Ward 5 in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Are you a compassionate, dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in patients' lives?

Would you like to join our supportive and dynamic team as a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse on our specialist Gastroenterology ward where we care for patients with a range of complex conditions.

You will play a pivotal role in assisting the ward manager to lead the team to strive for excellence as well as deputising in their absence.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join our team as a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse. You will need to be able to provide leadership in the clinical area, ensuring the delivery of high quality nursing care.

The successful candidate will be a team player, be able to manage and organise their area and most importantly, have quality and patient safety at the heart of all they do.

The applicant will have the commitment and desire to support and further develop the ward based team.

This is an excellent opportunity for the successful individual to develop their skills, knowledge and experience in Gastroenterology medicine.

The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and will need to provide evidence of continuous professional development.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or ‘B1’ Level if you’ve learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn’t mean you have to be fluent or able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being able to hold simple conversations with patients. Have a look at the ‘Croeso Candidate!’ guide attached below for more information.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration
• Registered General Nurse Level 1/12 or Degree in Nursing or an equivalent qualification

Skills

• Proven organisational and time management skills.
• Effective teaching/supervisory and leadership skill
• Ability to demonstrate excellent standard of Record Keeping in line with the NMC Standards of Record Keeping Document.
• Knowledge and skills of Gastroenterology specialist skills
• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

Experience

• Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty.
• Experience in leading a shift and team
• Participation in recruitment and selection.
• Previous experience of leadership and management

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community.

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance . For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form.

Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles.

All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.