Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Ward Manager - Mesen Fach
The closing date is 22 November 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 7 Ward Manager on Mesen Fach, who is keen to maximise their management and clinical skills in a complex environment.

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

Please note: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from persons with a Nursing Degree or RMN with relevant experience and registered with NMC to join a progressive team to provide a high quality service. The post will require you to work in Learning Disabilities inpatient services in Bryn Y Neuadd.

The successful applicants will support the Matron to provide quality care for individuals with associated complex health needs. As a key member of the team you should possess excellent Management, interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), and be able to lead and motivate others. You should also be willing to work flexibly within a team.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-NMR671-1126
Job locations: Mesen Fach, Bryn Y Neuadd Hospital, Llanfairfechan, Bangor, LL33 0HH, United Kingdom

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
Qualifications and Training
Essential: 1st Level Nurse NMC Registration. Evidence of a Degree level qualification or working towards this within an agreed time frame. Evidence of CPD. Holds or is actively working towards a relevant Post graduate Diploma. Diploma to be completed within an agreed timeframe.
Desirable: Recognised Management qualification. Evidence of Masters level study

Clinical
Essential: Broad in depth experience of practice in service areas. Substantial post registration experience. Significant experience of working either within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role. Ability to demonstrate application of improvement methodology.
Desirable: Experience of working in other settings.

Personal and People Development
Essential: Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge. Up to date in all current issues related to professional nursing practice. Assertive and confident in approach. Excellent role model both in clinical and professional capacity

Health, safety and security
Essential: Good knowledge of risk and clinical governance

Service Improvement
Essential: Experience of being involved in service improvement or a project.

Quality
Essential: Ability to prioritise work effectively

Equality and diversity
Essential: Ability to identify and take action when own or other's undermines equality and diversity

Information, collection and analysis
Essential: Computer literate

Research and Development, Education and Training
Essential: Good research knowledge
Desirable: Experience of undertaking audit

Management & Leadership skills
Essential: Excellent time management skills. Experience of people management skills. Ability to prioritise. Have the ability to know when, and with whom, to escalate and brief on critical issues. Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills. Evidence of resilient personality. Flexible approach to work and reliable.
Desirable: Human Resource Management. Financial management.

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Mesen Fach, Bryn Y Neuadd Hospital, Llanfairfechan, Bangor, LL33 0HH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Modern Matron Tracey Clement, Tracey.Clement@wales.nhs.uk

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