Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager — Flexible Hours & Relocation

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Rochford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package £8K

NHS pension up to 14.5%

27 days holiday + bank holidays; 33 +

Staff discounts: Blue Light Card/NHS

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager for Rochford. The role leads a multidisciplinary ward team, ensures high standards of mental health care, and supports staff development while applying Recovery model principles.

The post requires strong clinical leadership, effective teamwork, and a commitment to patient- and family-centred care within an established service. Relocation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with NMC registration and current practice.
• Experience in mental health nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to lead and supervise staff in a ward setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out holistic assessment of care needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate care plans for clients with mental health needs.
• Provide clinical leadership and oversee standards of care.
• Support staff through supervision and appraisal while maintaining Recovery model principles.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Recovery Model knowledge

Communication

Education

Nursing degree and NMC registration

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager for Rochford. The role leads a multidisciplinary ward team, ensures high standards of mental health care, and supports staff development while applying Recovery model principles.

The post requires strong clinical leadership, effective teamwork, and a commitment to patient- and family-centred care within an established service. Relocation and benefits are provided.