Deputy Ward Manager

NHS; Enfield; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Enfield is hiring a Mental Health Nurse to work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, focusing on patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will be a registered mental health nurse with experience in the field. Responsibilities include developing care plans and maintaining high standards of nursing care. The role is permanent and full-time, offering a salary range of £44,485 to £52,521 annually.

Benefits

NHS Discounts

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Evidence of experience with mental health patients in various healthcare settings.
• A proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and non-verbally.
• Knowledge of mental health nursing interventions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
• Communicate clinical observations and judgments to the MDT.
• Ensure high standards of nursing care and participate in audits.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice

Job description

Job Summary

The post holder will work closely with and deputise for the ward manager in their absence. Be an active member of the multi‑disciplinary team, supervise, teach and instruct junior and Nursing Assistant/Activity Co‑ordinators/STR Workers in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.

Working independently, the post holder will be responsible for developing and coordinating the individual's assessment and subsequent care plan as agreed with the multi‑disciplinary team.

The post holder will adhere to Trust policies, data protection and Health and Safety.

Main duties of the job

• To participate as an effective member of the MDT and be responsible for the development and implementation of a patient centred approach to care: assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating the care needs of patients and their carers.
• To interpret the significance of clinical observations, act upon them; and communicate information to other multi‑disciplinary team members after making the necessary clinical judgments and in line with clinical protocols.
• To determine nursing priorities and plan patient care accordingly including full risk assessment, inform the Ward manager when changes in circumstances may affect standards of care.
• To meet the physical, psychological, social and cultural needs of the individual and their family, using research based knowledge and skills to maintain the individual's identity.
• To recognise the needs of the family/carers, ensuring their involvement in care where appropriate whilst offering support and education with empathy.
• To ensure that measurable high standards of nursing care are maintained and participate in the setting and review of standards and nursing audits and in supporting staff in delivering and achieving high standards of nursing care.

Job details

• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 a year Including HCAS
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 455‑NLFT‑0476
• Job locations: Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL
• Date posted: 18 November 2025

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 people.

• We will provide consistently high‑quality care closer to home.
• With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all.
• We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.

Why NLFT?

We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme. Excellent internal staff network.

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• Continuing professional development e.g. ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice.

Desirable qualifications

• 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 non‑verbally.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Nursing intervention.

Desirable experience, knowledge and skills

• Proven experience of leadership and management.
• Ability to assist in the process of standard setting and audit.

Knowledge

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

North London NHS Foundation Trust

>Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL