• Job Description

  Req#: H9001-25-0657?language=en&page=1098&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  MHSOP are currently recruiting Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager who has a special interest in acute functional mental health conditions, psychological interventions and risk assessment and management and who is keen to develop their skills. We welcome applications from motivated and compassionate nurses who would like to progress and take a leadership role in this developing service.

  We are seeking applicants for are keen to work collaboratively with patients, understanding what's important to them and their family. Successful candidates will work within a multi-disciplinary team developing care and treatment plans where the patient is in the centre of the decision making.

  We would welcome applications from experienced Band 5 nurses. We will provide learning opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge with emphasis in assessing, treating and managing anxiety, depression, psychosis and risk to help aid recovery. We will provide training, supervision and encourage applications from nurses who have an interest in psychological approaches to care.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will act as the deputy to the Team Leader/Sister/Charge Nurse regularly taking charge of the clinical area and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients and clients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.

  The post holder will be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.The post holder will work flexibly as a member of the care team and in support of the Team Leader/Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.

  Post holders willbe RMN Nurses with a keen interest and real passion for working with patients with functional illness. Depending on the clinical need of the service, at times there may be a requirement to work in other areas within MHSOP.

  Internal shift rotation is in operation including nights, twilights, weekends and bank holidays.We are searching for individuals who share our values.Our values are:We care about the people we serve and the people we work withWe trust one anotherWe respect each otherWe take personal responsibilityWe treat people with kindnessWe act with integrity

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

  About us

  Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

  Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

  Details

  Date posted

  31 July 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

  001-NMR159-0725

  Job locations

  University Hospital of Llandough

  Penlan Road

  Penarth

  CF64 2XX

  
  

  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

  Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • Current NMC registration
  • Specialist training to postgrad level
  • Evidence of continuing development

  Desirable

  • Willingness to study at masters level

  Experience

  Essential

  • Competent in day to day shift management
  • Experience of supervision of junior staff
  • Knowledge of research & audit

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to produce and receive complex sensitive information
  • Ability to communicate sensitive information about patients condition
  • Analytical and interpretation skills in complex situations
  • IT skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own time and that of the junior team

  Desirable

  • Able to demonstrate application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting

  Special Knowledge

  Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of relevant speciality underpinned by theory
  • Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Ability to work within a team and independently without supervision
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Punctual
  • Caring nature
  • Assertive attitude

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • Current NMC registration
  • Specialist training to postgrad level
  • Evidence of continuing development

  Desirable

  • Willingness to study at masters level

  Experience

  Essential

  • Competent in day to day shift management
  • Experience of supervision of junior staff
  • Knowledge of research & audit

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to produce and receive complex sensitive information
  • Ability to communicate sensitive information about patients condition
  • Analytical and interpretation skills in complex situations
  • IT skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own time and that of the junior team

  Desirable

  • Able to demonstrate application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting

  Special Knowledge

  Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of relevant speciality underpinned by theory
  • Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Ability to work within a team and independently without supervision
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Punctual
  • Caring nature
  • Assertive attitude

  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

  Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

  Address

  University Hospital of Llandough

  Penlan Road

  Penarth

  CF64 2XX

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

  Address

  University Hospital of Llandough

  Penlan Road

  Penarth

  CF64 2XX

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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