Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full Time)
- Job ref
- 050-NMR574-0825
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wrexham Maelor Hospital
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £39,263 - £47,280 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Staff Nurse
Band 6
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
Job overview
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Band 6 Nurse to step into the role of Deputy Ward Manager on Cunliffe Ward—a dynamic, fast-paced 25-bed Renal unit, including 4 Renal HDU beds.
This is your chance to thrive in a high-performing clinical environment that champions excellence in patient care. As a key member of our dedicated nursing team, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of renal services and supporting colleagues in delivering outstanding care.
Main duties of the job
In the absence of the designated Band 7 nurse with 24-hour responsibility, the post holder will assume accountability for the ward or equivalent area of nursing care.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care programmes.
• Manage and supervise a team of staff during the Ward Sister’s absence.
• Deliver consistently high standards of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure clinical practice is evidence-based and aligned with current best practices, from admission through to discharge.
Professional Development: You will be supported by the Ward Manager, Practice Development Nurse, and Matron to pursue both professional and personal growth. Opportunities include:
• Access to postgraduate academic courses.
• Exposure to diverse learning experiences within the ward.
• Development of leadership and management skills.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; however, applications are welcomed from both Welsh and English speakers.
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
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
Essential criteria
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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
- Gemma Lawlor-Bruce
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 847404
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