Deputy Ward Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager on Fern Ward, a 16-bed complex care dementia unit. You will support the Clinical Team Manager and Clinical Leadership Team in delivering high-quality care. The position requires a passion for older persons' care and dementia, acting as a role model for junior staff. You will also be involved in quality improvement initiatives and demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Essential criteria
- Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration
- Assessor/Mentorship Training
Desirable criteria
- First line management e.g., Leo
- Evidence of post registration study / continuing professional development e.g., ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice or D32, 33 NVQ
- Approved training in phlebotomy
- Relevant experience at E grade or above
- Evidence of experience of working with older people with mental health problems in a variety of health care settings
- Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation
- Knowledge of Mental Health Nursing interventions
- Knowledge of clinical risk and Health & Safety Management
- Demonstrate knowledge of ECC guidelines
- Ability to work as a member of a multi disciplinary team
- Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision and ability to provide education and supervision to qualified and unqualified staff
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Code of Conduct and the nurses' responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base
- Recovery Model
- Mental Health Act (1983)
- Effective Care Coordination
- Relevant National policies and guidance
- Evidence based and reflective practice
- Mental Capacity Act
- Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection
- Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and non verbally
- Possess excellent listening and negotiation skills
- Ability to contribute to developing nursing excellence within the ward area
- Ability to assist in the process of standard setting and audit
- Computer literate
- Clinical Leadership skills
- Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration
- Assessor/Mentorship Training
- First line management e.g., Leo
- Evidence of post registration study / continuing professional development e.g., ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice or D32, 33 NVQ
- Approved training in phlebotomy
- Relevant experience at E grade or above
- Evidence of experience of working with older people with mental health problems in a variety of health care settings
- Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation
- Knowledge of Mental Health Nursing interventions
- Knowledge of clinical risk and Health & Safety Management
- Demonstrate knowledge of ECC guidelines
- Ability to work as a member of a multi disciplinary team
- Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision and ability to provide education and supervision to qualified and unqualified staff
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Code of Conduct and the nurses' responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base
- Recovery Model
- Mental Health Act (1983)
- Effective Care Coordination
- Relevant National policies and guidance
- Evidence based and reflective practice
- Mental Capacity Act
- Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection
- Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and non verbally
- Possess excellent listening and negotiation skills
- Ability to contribute to developing nursing excellence within the ward area
- Ability to assist in the process of standard setting and audit
- Computer literate
- Clinical Leadership skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Ward Manager
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
Fern Ward is a 16-bed complex care dementia unit. We have a robust MDT with a range of professionals working together as a team to support our service users.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team on Fern Ward as a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager. In this role, you will be supporting the Clinical Team Manager and Clinical Leadership Team to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective care.
We are seeking someone with a passion for care of older persons and dementia who will act as a role model for more junior staff within the team. We are keen to have someone with a particular interest in quality improvement who will not only support the implementation of new ideas and technologies used by the trust but also present new innovative ideas for improving quality on the ward.
This is a demanding and challenging role where, as a successful candidate, you will be required to demonstrate high levels of resilience, excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to provide sound clinical and managerial support to team members.
The post holder will also demonstrate a passion for coaching leadership style, quality improvement and attitude which respects and values service users' choice and works alongside them and their carers to ensure they
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