Deputy Head of Nursing - INTERNAL - #187008

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Wrexham
Contract type: Contractor
Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

The Surgical Directorate at Wrexham Maelor Hospital have a secondment opportunity for a forward thinking, innovative senior nurses to join our acute site Head of Nursing, Acute Matron and Directorate Operational Management Teams. If you are committed to giving high standards of patient care, have a strong focus on patient quality & safety, can work flexibly to lead your aligned team and have experience in Acute Medicine or Surgery, we want to hear from you.

Interviews are being planned for w/c 1st June 2026

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 Deputy Head of Nursing will work in the aligned Surgical Directorate and be accountable to the Head of Nursing and Site Director of Nursing. The Directorate have an agreed Nursing responsibility and accountability structure.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

To apply you will need to demonstrate significant experience as a senior nurse leader at Band 8a or above. The role requires you to be an excellent communicator, leader and passionate about Surgical nursing. Your portfolio must demonstrate that of a high profile clinical leader and have had regular management experience of a clinical area; with senior nursing experience is essential.

If you want the opportunity to lead our amazing dedicated team that provide safe and compassionate care to our patients, have an innovative and dynamic approach to developing services and our staff then we would welcome your application.

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Management Skills

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Leadership Skills

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