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 an experienced nurse to support the Ward Manager on Tulip Ward, an 18-bedded male acute admissions ward in North London. The Deputy Ward Manager will ensure the ward is managed safely and effectively, delivering high standards of care to service users. They will also provide support, supervision, and education to colleagues and students. Key responsibilities include developing and monitoring care plans and liaising with other professionals and families.
Essential criteria
- Registered Mental Health Nurse.
- Continuing professional development e.g. ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice
Desirable criteria
- Experience as a charge Nurse or Deputy Ward Manager in the Mental Health Setting.
- EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Evidence of experience of working with people with mental health illness in a variety of health care settings.
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally
- Knowledge of Mental Health Nursing intervention
- Proven experience of leadership and management.
- Ability to assist in the process of standard setting and audit.
- Knowledge of Mental Health Nursing interventions.
- Knowledge of clinical risk and Health & Safety Management
- Ability to work as a member of a multi- disciplinary team.
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Mental Health Nurse.
- Continuing professional development e.g. ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice
- Experience as a charge Nurse or Deputy Ward Manager in the Mental Health Setting.
- EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Evidence of experience of working with people with mental health illness in a variety of health care settings.
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally
- Knowledge of Mental Health Nursing intervention
- Proven experience of leadership and management.
- Ability to assist in the process of standard setting and audit.
- Knowledge of Mental Health Nursing interventions.
- Knowledge of clinical risk and Health & Safety Management
- Ability to work as a member of a multi- disciplinary team.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £45,953 – £54,254 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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North London NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Ward Manager
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
Tulip Ward is an 18-bedded male acute admissions ward serving the population of North London. We are seeking an experienced, high quality nurse to support the Ward Manager in ensuring the environment is managed safely and effectively over a 24-hour period. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of a high standard of care to service users, providing support, supervision and education for colleagues, other professionals and students.
Main duties of the job
1. To take a key role in ensuring Service Users' care plans are developed to meet the assessed needs of the individual. To monitor the care plans developed for Service Users, where necessary to supervise and train others to carry out and deliver planned care.
2. To ensure a seamless approach by liaising with other professionals as required.
3. To liaise appropriately with family members, carers and significant others with regards to the assessment of Service Users. To refer to the service manager as necessary. To support the Ward Manager in addressing and resolving concerns by Service Users and Carers sensitively and promptly.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local peop
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