Deputy Ward Manager

Tezlom; Baldock; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading psychiatric hospital in Baldock is seeking a dedicated Deputy Ward Manager to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients. The ideal candidate should be a registered Mental Health Nurse with leadership experience in mental health settings. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 and various perks, including a £3,000 Welcome Bonus and a generous annual leave policy.

Benefits

Excellent salary

£3,000 Welcome Bonus

Annual Leave: Up to 33 days

In-house training and development

Employer pension contribution

Free parking

Qualifications

• Must have active NMC registration.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a nurse in mental health.
• Experience in OPMH care or PICU is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a skilled team of nurses.
• Support the Ward Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of staff.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or RNLD

Leadership experience in mental health

Strong clinical skills

Excellent communication skills

Sound IT skills

Job description

Overview

Deputy Ward Manager

Location: Baldock, Hertfordshire

Salary: £50,000

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Tezlom is looking for a dedicated Deputy Ward Manager for a leading psychiatric hospital committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Perks

• Excellent salary
• £3,000 Welcome Bonus
• Access to our Refer a Friend scheme to earn up to £1,000
• Annual Leave: Up to 33 days, including bank holidays
• Nurse Package: Including a cash back medical plan
• High street discounts via HCPA Academy
• In-house training and development
• Access to career progression throughout the group
• Employer pension contribution
• Free parking
• Fully funded DBS
• Get your birthday off after 1 year with us

Responsibilities

• Play a key leadership role in providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients.
• Support the Ward Manager in day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth running of the ward.
• Lead and motivate a skilled team of nurses and healthcare staff.
• Contribute to clinical governance and service improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.
• Support Service Lead in managing sickness and absence on a shift basis and in the absence of the Ward in line with policy, in partnership with HR and the principles of safe staffing.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff, including interview panels and a formal induction programme.
• Liaise with the service lead when reviewing ward's basic protocol.
• Be scheduled for weekly on-call duty at least once a month.
• Attend service improvement meetings such as clinical improvement, restrictive practice, team meetings and other practice review meetings as scheduled.

What we are looking for

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or RNLD with active NMC registration
• Experience in a leadership role within a mental health setting
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• Sound IT skills
• A passion for improving mental health care services
• A minimum of 3 years' experience of working as a nurse in a mental health setting
• Experience in OPMH care or PICU is desirable
• You must have outstanding communication skills, excellent clinical skills and be motivated to offer the highest standards of care