Deputy Ward Manager/Link Nurse

Job summary Main area Adult Mental Health Services Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week, 12hr shifts, 8-4 shifts, day shifts, night shifts, weekends) Job ref 040-NMR170-0426 Employer Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Employer type NHS Site St Cadocs Hospital Town Newport Salary £40,559 - £48,841 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/05/2026 23:59 Employer heading Deputy Ward Manager/Link Nurse Band 6 We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Each job advert includes the relevant manager's contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly . Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1 st April 2026. Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1 st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086 Job overview The post holder is a senior member of the inpatient mental health team and will be responsible for the care of patients known within Adult Mental Health services. The Deputy Ward Manager will work collaboratively across a wide ranging multi-disciplinary team and take responsibility for ensuring the assessment of health and social needs together with the formulation, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for the patients. They will assist with the management of the ward on a day-to-day basis by supporting and acting on behalf of the Ward Manager and delegating tasks and duties responsibly, considering skills and competency of staff and assisting with the development of staff. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for those patients allocated to the post holder by their Line Manager. This will include dealing with sensitive and complex information regarding patient care which will require compassion and reassuring skills. In addition, the post holder will be provided to assist and engage with Tribunal requirements, Section 117 meetings, Deprivation of Liberty assessments and others where appropriate. The successful post holder will be expected to act up in the absence of the Ward Manager for the length of time agreed with the Senior Nurse. They will provide supervision and support to the work of all junior staff in the inpatient unit. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full job description and person specification details, please see the job description attached outlining the main responsibilities of the post. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Mental Health Nurse Desirable criteria Mentorship Qualifications Essential criteria Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct Desirable criteria Clinical Supervisor Experience Essential criteria High-level of assessment/risk assessment/planning and evaluation skills Desirable criteria Partnership working Experience Essential criteria Care and Treatment Plan (CTP) working practices Desirable criteria Proven change management experience Skills Essential criteria Ability to work autonomously and within a team Desirable criteria Change management skills To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements 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. Welsh language skills are desirable Documents to download JD&PS ( PDF , 712.5 KB ) Occupational Health -Functional Requirement Form ( PDF , 712.5 KB ) Values & Behaviour Framework ( PDF , 700.7 KB ) NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice ( PDF , 696.3 KB ) Agile Hybrid Working Framework ( PDF , 5.9 MB ) Home Working Policy and Guidance ( PDF , 380.6 KB ) Guidance Notes for Applicants Nov 25 ( PDF , 322.5 KB ) Flexible Working Policy ( PDF , 584.4 KB ) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Jackie Simpson Job title Ward Manager Email address jackie.simpson@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number 01633 436868 List jobs with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors