Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinical Lead Nurse Manager to work as part of our specialist Older Adult Mental Health inpatient team on Annwylfan Ward We are looking for an experienced RMN who is highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic, who will demonstrate commitment to the ongoing development of our inpatient service. You will need the necessary clinical experience to lead and model excellent care delivery. You will be responsible for ensuring that high standards of care are delivered and maintained to patients admitted to our ward. The ward currently provides 16 in-patient Dementia assessment beds treating individuals with various mental health diagnosis, within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB). The successful post holder will in the absence of the ward manager oversee the management of the ward and therefore leadership qualities, skills and attributes would be essential for the successful candidate. As Clinical Lead Nurse you will be responsible for the assessment and implementation of high quality care to patients who are admitted to the inpatient environment. A key role is to provide support to patients and their families and loved ones during the admission and facilitate safe discharge. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job The post holder is a key member of the in-patient multi-disciplinary team, working within a patient centred service. There is a need to demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, with strong leadership skills. The post holder will deputise for the ward manager. To be responsible for coordinating, delivering, and maintaining a high standard of clinical care for all patients. To provide support to the ward manager and clinical leadership to the ward team. To provide guidance and supervision of junior nursing staff. To ensure that systems are used to incorporate Essence of Care, as well as any other adopted models of quality assurance and clinical governance into everyday practice. The post holder will have an interest in furthering their clinical skills and will undertake further training as required. To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines The post holder may be required to work in other areas of the Health Board to meet service needs. The successful applicants will be keen to develop junior staff and will embrace the benefits of clinical supervision. The post holders will be supported to further develop their skills in this role, as part of a clinical progression pathway. About us 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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Details Date posted 22 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-NMR216-0525 Job locations Annwylfan Ward, Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Ystrad Fawr Way, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed CF82 7GP 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 Mentorship experience Essential Experience mentoring junior staff Desirable Experience as a preceptor for junior staff Relevant experience Essential Relevant acute experience Experience working with mental health act Registered mental health nurse Desirable Experience of training junior staff Practice supervisor/assessor Clinical supervisor Person Specification Mentorship experience Essential Experience mentoring junior staff Desirable Experience as a preceptor for junior staff Relevant experience Essential Relevant acute experience Experience working with mental health act Registered mental health nurse Desirable Experience of training junior staff Practice supervisor/assessor Clinical supervisor 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Annwylfan Ward, Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Ystrad Fawr Way, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed CF82 7GP Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Annwylfan Ward, Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Ystrad Fawr Way, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed CF82 7GP Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Annwylfan Ward, Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Ystrad Fawr Way, CF82 7GP Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, United Kingdom