Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager *Internal*

Ncic; Brampton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Vivup counselling

Job summary

NCIC is seeking a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager to lead a ward team in Brampton, Cumbria. The role involves coordinating nursing care, supervising the ward, and supporting the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Shifts include days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Relocation and DBS processes may apply; UK sponsorship considerations are noted. This post offers NHS benefits and a structured career path.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active UK NMC registration.
• Experience in ward leadership and management.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Willing to cover 12-hour shifts including nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care with MDT.
• Take charge of Ward/Unit in absence of Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Allocate work to staff and manage rota.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Venepuncture

ECG interpretation

Teamwork

Clinical governance

Leadership

Education

NMC registered Nurse

NST 307 or equivalent

Job description

Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare?

Main area Brampton Wards - 203100 Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: N/A Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time- 37.5 hrs per week, including weekends, bank holidays and nights) Job ref 262-A-26-8321328

Site Brampton Ward Town Brampton, Cumbria Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY

Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care, whilst operating as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Contribute as requested by the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse to the smooth running of the unit. Take charge of the Ward / Unit in the absence of the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse, and allocate work to other staff as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The shifts are predominantly 12hours covering days, nights , weekend and bank holidays. Rota is completed based on service need and this may change to support this.

As a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager, in a multi-disciplinary team, you will work with other health and social care professionals to develop the ethos of multi-disciplinary, integrated care and a seamless service ensuring that patient care is delivered to the highest possible standard.

Flexible working is required to meet the needs of the patients group.

Working for our organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligiblevacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information (Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, with active registration.
• NST 307 or equivalent.
• Relevant training at level 2 or equivalent.
• Band 6 leadership experience

Knowledge and Experience

• Post registration patient care.
• Able to deal with a continually changing workload.
• Teaching / mentoring.
• Continuing professional development, with portfolio.
• NMC code of conduct.
• Results interpretation.
• Leadership.
• Clinical governance.

Skills and Aptitudes

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Extended clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, ECG interpretation.
• Interpreting baseline observations.
• Able to use initiative appropriately.
• Able to work within a team without close supervision.
• Organisational skills
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care

Personal circumstances

• Empathy.
• Motivation.
• Positive approach to change.
• Non-judgemental.

Other requirements

• Willing to undertake teaching and educate other professionals and students.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Samantha Munn Job title Ward Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07500976799

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