Deputy Head of Nursing - Medicine

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics 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.
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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process, Are you a passionate, experienced nurse leader with a drive to shape the future of healthcare delivery? NHS Wales is looking for a dynamic and compassionate Deputy Head of Nursing to join our senior nursing leadership team within the Division of Medicine. This is a key role, offering an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and the wider healthcare system.
As Deputy Head of Nursing, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Head of Nursing in overseeing the delivery of high-quality nursing care, implementing best practice, and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and satisfaction. You will be instrumental in driving the nursing strategy, leading teams, and supporting the development of clinical and managerial staff.
SITE TBC, + Lead and support the nursing workforce, providing direction and inspiration to ensure Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based nursing practice.
+ Oversee the quality and safety of nursing services, ensuring compliance with national and local policies, protocols, and regulations.
+ Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to improve patient outcomes and enhance the patient experience.
+ Lead workforce planning and support the recruitment, development, and retention of nursing staff.
+ Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for nursing leaders and clinical staff.
+ Act as a role model for the values of NHS Wales, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and commitment to delivering patient-centred care.

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

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.