Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (09:00 to 17:00)
- Job ref
- 100-NMR091-0426
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Morlais Ward - Glangwili General Hospital
- Town
- Carmarthen
- Salary
- £50,129 - £57,365 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/04/2026
Employer heading
Ward Manager Adult Mental Health
Band 7
Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.
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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
Morlais Mental Health Ward is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Ward Manager to lead our dedicated multidisciplinary team. You will provide visible, values‑based leadership, ensuring high‑quality inpatient care and a recovery‑focused therapeutic environment. The role includes managing daily ward operations such as staffing, patient flow and clinical supervision, while supporting continuous improvement and evidence‑based practice. We are seeking a confident, compassionate leader who inspires teams, promotes a positive culture and strengthens clinical capability. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of the ward and enhance patient experience across the service.
Main duties of the job
Provide safe, high‑quality leadership and management of Morlais Ward. Oversee assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care. Coordinate and lead the ward team and support staff development. Manage daily operations including patient flow and staffing. Ensure effective communication across MDTs and external agencies. Implement clinical governance and Health Board policies.-Ensure systems for supervision, reflective practice and evidence‑based care. Lead service improvement and performance reviews. Manage ward budgets and physical resources.-Support training, learning and staff induction.-Communicate complex information with patients, families and carers.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 29/04/2026.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
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Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
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Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
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Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
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47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
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Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- RMN (RNMH)
- Hold a recognised management qualification at postgraduate diploma level, and/or a specialist qualification related to working with individuals with serious enduring mental illness at postgraduate diploma level, or equivalent experience along with being prepared to undertake a recognized qualification at this level.
- Highly developed Specialist knowledge and expertise acquired through a combination of in depth experience and advanced training skills developed through specialist post registration training
- Highly Specialist Knowledge of clinical area and client group required to perform effectively in the post
Desirable criteria
- WNB 998/Practice Teacher Award and assessing or equivalent
- HCR-20 Training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Leadership skills, current experience in area of practice or similar
- Previous experience of supervising staff
- Relevant previous experience of working in a multi-professional/agency setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience at manager/leadership role
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rhodri Harries
- Job title
- Senior Nurse Adult Mental Health Inpatient
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01437 772829
- Additional information
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