Job Summary
The post holder will influence and contribute to Divisional and Corporate initiatives, particularly with respect to continuous improvement in patient care delivery and clinical quality. Providing assurance of proactive management of clinical improvement plans, ensuring appropriate actions are taken to mitigate or respond to identified risks.
They will be responsible for implementing national nursing policy and professional advice to the Divisional Director and General Manager on clinical nursing issues to ensure high quality and effective services within the Division of Clinical Support Services. The post holder will be expected to work proactively and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the Health Board discharges its functions effectively and efficiently and professional standards are adhered to.
The post holder also plays a key role in working in partnership with local authorities, NHS executive, Welsh Government and third sector parties to influence policy development.
The post holder will be required to participate in the Health Boards on call arrangements.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interview Date: Tuesday 12th August 2025
Main duties of the job
- Provide nursing advice to the Divisional Director to ensure the division is working within the correct legislative and statutory nursing and clinical requirements.
- Provide vision and leadership with regard to the nursing agenda, taking the lead on the development of policies, care pathways and protocols ensuring implementation of strategies and policies throughout the HB.
- To direct, lead and motivate the Nursing team(s) to ensure a high standard of professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensure nursing activity is fully aligned to the business of the HB. This will include coaching and mentoring, resource planning, standard setting, performance management, team and individual development.
- Provide highly visible, transformational leadership, strategic and professional management, working with the Senior Management Teams, service leads and clinicians in the development and delivery of the service improvement and modernisation agenda. Sharing successful strategies Health Board wide.
- Oversee the provision of a modernised, patient focused service by providing innovative, pro-active advice and support to the organisation on professional nursing matters
- Ensure that the HB's aims and objectives are clearly communicated to the staff within the team and that the divisionalnursing function is proactive and influential in its contribution to the HB's strategic and operational plan.
- Lead the teams to ensure a culture of continuous quality improvement and professional excellence.
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. 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
07 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8d
Salary
£89,491 to £103,203 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
040-NMR270-0725
Job locations
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
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
Experience
Essential
- Worked at senior level within the NHS with substantial leadership experience
- Significant experience in financial and performance management
- Achievement of service improvement & organisational change in a complex environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of nursing across the Division of Clinical Support Services and interfaces
Essential
Qualifications & Knowledge
- Masters Qualification in Nursing/Health Care related subject
- Extensive Continual Professional Development Portfolio
- Management/Leadership Qualification
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential
- Masters Qualification in Nursing/Health Care related subject
- Extensive Continual Professional Development Portfolio
- Management/Leadership Qualification
Desirable
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
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
LNKD1_UKTJ
