Deputy Ward Manager - West 1
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Date: 4 days ago
City: Penarth
Contract type: Full time

West 1 is a 20 bedded acute trauma ward. Looking after a variety of patients this include direct transfers from A&E, transfers from other trauma wards, step down from polytrauma unit and overnight stay. We look after a mixture of patients including those pre and post operative with varied injuries.
As a deputy manager you will be expected to assist the ward manager in the day to day running of the ward this incudes, managing attendance, completing off-duty, audits, co-ordinating the ward and more.
There are opportunities as a band 6 to be invited to the band 6 Professional nurse forum (PNF) to share ideas and knowledge with other trauma wards. Offered support to progress in careers and included in the involvement of change management and service improvement initiatives.
Clinically leading, co-ordinating patient care, supporting the ward manger managing attendance, completing audits and supporting with change management initiatives.
We are seeking an experienced nurse who can demonstrate the essential criteria, it is essential that the successful candidate is able to inspire and motivate others.
Come and be part of our amazing team!
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Lalande Job title: Senior Nurse Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 02920746404
Yasmin Palmer Ward Manager
[email protected]
02920716484
As a deputy manager you will be expected to assist the ward manager in the day to day running of the ward this incudes, managing attendance, completing off-duty, audits, co-ordinating the ward and more.
There are opportunities as a band 6 to be invited to the band 6 Professional nurse forum (PNF) to share ideas and knowledge with other trauma wards. Offered support to progress in careers and included in the involvement of change management and service improvement initiatives.
Clinically leading, co-ordinating patient care, supporting the ward manger managing attendance, completing audits and supporting with change management initiatives.
We are seeking an experienced nurse who can demonstrate the essential criteria, it is essential that the successful candidate is able to inspire and motivate others.
Come and be part of our amazing team!
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Lalande Job title: Senior Nurse Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 02920746404
Yasmin Palmer Ward Manager
[email protected]
02920716484
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