Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving. Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage. Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Job overview We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Ward Manager for Clyne Ward, Cefn Coed Hospital. The post holder will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, with experience of working with patients with mental health issues, complex needs with a recovery focused philosophy. The successful candidate will be required to work Monday - Friday, however may also include shift work outside of core hours when service demand is required Clyne Ward is a female adult acute treatment Ward, providing multi-disciplinary care and treatment for patients who experience a wide range of mental health problems, aiming to support them through their recovery journey in the safest and least restrictive manner Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the Operational, Clinical, Performance and Governance Management of Clyne Ward. This will entail effectively managing the nursing services and resources within the Ward. This is inclusive of managing the daily functioning of the ward, responsibility for all staff management, resource allocation, modernisation and development of the workforce. The Ward Manager will lead, co-ordinate and contribute to the delivery of a quality service for patients and their families or carers, by the setting of standards and providing continued responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, via the nursing and Multi- Disciplinary Team which are coherent, consistently applied and in line with Operational Policies. The Ward Manager will be a source of expert knowledge, taking an active role in the education, development, appraisal, supervision and support of the workforce within the ward. The individual will deploy nursing staff with responsibility for both the recruitment and retention of the workforce. The Ward Manager will ensure nursing care is carried out in line with the Clinical Governance and Quality and Safety agenda both locally, in line with the Service Group and the wider Health Boards agenda and ensure excellent quality care is provided to our patients Working for our organisation We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further. Detailed job description and main 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential criteria Registered Nurse (Part 1) - Active NMC Registration Bachelor degree in relevant health related subject (or equivalent experience) Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development / experience) Knowledge and understanding of current policy and issues in professional practice, compliance, professional standards and the wider NHS Recognised management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience Experience Essential criteria Relevant clinical experience Relevant leadership experience Relevant experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty Proven post-registration experience and evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff. Desirable criteria Experience of leading a team Aptitude and Abilities Essential criteria Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviour Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills Advanced clinical skills IT skills Evidence of effectively implementing change in the clinical practice, able to demonstrate research-based practice Evidence of commitment to and understanding of mentorship/reflection/clinical supervision. Desirable criteria Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers. Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership. We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview. 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 Job Description and Person Specification - Bilingual (PDF, 554.7KB) Occupational Health - Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 640.5KB) Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB) Guidance notes for Applicants (PDF, 278.7KB) Applicant Guide (PDF, 624.8KB)