Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Ward Manager - B4 GUH

The closing date is 15 March 2026

Job summary

Ward Manager - B4 Stroke GUH

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aWard Manager to lead our dedicated nursing team in the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at Grange University Hospital for a 14 month secondment. If you are passionate about stroke care, possess strong nursing leadership skills, and are ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

The Hyper Acute Stroke Unit is a 15-bed, fast-paced acute care ward that provides specialised care for patients with acute stroke. You will lead a committed team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, working closely with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 14 mis to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, and dynamic individual who will inspire and support our established nursing team. Your leadership will be key in fostering a collaborative environment where patient care is always the top priority.

This role offers the opportunity to further your nursing career while making a significant impact on stroke care. If you have the resilience, interpersonal skills, and leadership qualities required for this vital role, we encourage you to apply.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-NMR086-0226

Job locations

Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

Llanfrechfa

NP44 8YN


Job description

Job 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.

Job description

Job 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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive Post Registration experience to diploma level equivalent
  • Demonstrate effective clinical leadership and delivering clinical excellence
  • Proven skills in motivating and influencing others

Desirable

  • Experience working in acute unit
  • Complaints management
  • Understanding of clinical governance

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Educated to Degree Level or Equivalent
  • Evidence of Managerial and Professional Development

Desirable

  • Management Qualification
  • Clinical Supervisor
  • Leadership Training
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive Post Registration experience to diploma level equivalent
  • Demonstrate effective clinical leadership and delivering clinical excellence
  • Proven skills in motivating and influencing others

Desirable

  • Experience working in acute unit
  • Complaints management
  • Understanding of clinical governance

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Educated to Degree Level or Equivalent
  • Evidence of Managerial and Professional Development

Desirable

  • Management Qualification
  • Clinical Supervisor
  • Leadership Training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

Llanfrechfa

NP44 8YN


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

Llanfrechfa

NP44 8YN


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Nurse

Vicky Nash

victoria.nash@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-NMR086-0226

Job locations

Grange University Hospital

Caerleon Road

Llanfrechfa

NP44 8YN


Supporting documents

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