Powys Teaching Health Board

Deputy Ward Manager

The closing date is 18 September 2025

Job summary

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 andensure that PTHB policies and procedures are adhered to.

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.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-NMR124-0925

Job locations

Victoria Memorial Hospital

Salop Road

Welshpool

SY21 7DU


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

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • 1st Level Registered Nurse.
  • Up to date portfolio and evidence of professional development

Desirable

  • Evidence of post basic academic studies at diploma or degree level

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience as a registered nurse
  • Able to demonstrate and put into practice, professional achievements
  • Able to articulate and demonstrate activity in meeting requirements of clinical governance
  • To have experience and qualifications as a mentor to student nurses and encourage future placement of students for their training

Desirable

  • To articulate and demonstrate effectiveness with other members of the team
  • To have a post-basic qualification and an ongoing supervision in a defined therapeutic clinical intervention

Values

Essential

  • Exhibit enthusiasm and vigour to develop the needs of the service
  • Team worker
  • Caring Attitude
  • Motivated
  • Flexible Approach to work
  • Open
  • Assertive
  • Strong personal drive and ambition to succeed

Desirable

  • To be flexible in approach e.g. willingness to facilitate groups in the evenings or at week-ends.

Other

Essential

  • Able to work shifts

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Evidence of leadership and achievement in driving and motivating a staff team
  • Demonstration of awareness of national developments and standards.
  • Evidence of knowledge of basic and more advanced nursing interventions, using up-to-date information and research.
  • Must be I.M. & T. literate and demonstrate evidence of its use

Desirable

  • To have participated in a management or leadership course.
  • Up to date experience of teaching / facilitation of groups
Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • 1st Level Registered Nurse.
  • Up to date portfolio and evidence of professional development

Desirable

  • Evidence of post basic academic studies at diploma or degree level

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience as a registered nurse
  • Able to demonstrate and put into practice, professional achievements
  • Able to articulate and demonstrate activity in meeting requirements of clinical governance
  • To have experience and qualifications as a mentor to student nurses and encourage future placement of students for their training

Desirable

  • To articulate and demonstrate effectiveness with other members of the team
  • To have a post-basic qualification and an ongoing supervision in a defined therapeutic clinical intervention

Values

Essential

  • Exhibit enthusiasm and vigour to develop the needs of the service
  • Team worker
  • Caring Attitude
  • Motivated
  • Flexible Approach to work
  • Open
  • Assertive
  • Strong personal drive and ambition to succeed

Desirable

  • To be flexible in approach e.g. willingness to facilitate groups in the evenings or at week-ends.

Other

Essential

  • Able to work shifts

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Evidence of leadership and achievement in driving and motivating a staff team
  • Demonstration of awareness of national developments and standards.
  • Evidence of knowledge of basic and more advanced nursing interventions, using up-to-date information and research.
  • Must be I.M. & T. literate and demonstrate evidence of its use

Desirable

  • To have participated in a management or leadership course.
  • Up to date experience of teaching / facilitation of groups

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

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Victoria Memorial Hospital

Salop Road

Welshpool

SY21 7DU


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Victoria Memorial Hospital

Salop Road

Welshpool

SY21 7DU


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Donna Jarman

donna.l.jarman@wales.nhs.uk

01938558936

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-NMR124-0925

Job locations

Victoria Memorial Hospital

Salop Road

Welshpool

SY21 7DU


Supporting documents

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