Deputy Ward Manager

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in England seeks a Registered Mental Health Nurse. The successful candidate will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, supervise junior staff, and contribute to patient-centered care. This full-time position involves developing care plans and maintaining high nursing standards. The role offers a salary between £44,485 and £52,521 annually, alongside NHS benefits. The position is a secondment and requires a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

NHS Discounts

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with people with mental health illnesses.
• Knowledge of clinical risk and Health & Safety Management.
• Ability to assist in standard setting and audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient-centred care plans.
• Act upon clinical observations and communicate with the MDT.
• Ensure high standards of nursing care are maintained.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Effective Communication

Knowledge of Mental Health Nursing interventions

Ability to work in a team

Education

ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice

Job description

Job Summary

This is a secondment of 12 months.

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 judgements 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.

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.

North London NHS Foundation Trust Five‑Year Strategy

• 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 a 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.

Details

• Date posted: 03 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 a year Per annum inclusive of Outer London HCAS
• Contract: Secondment
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 455‑NLFT‑0486‑A
• Job locations: Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL

Job Responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• Continuing professional development e.g. ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice.
• 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.
• Knowledge of clinical risk and Health & Safety Management.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience as a charge Nurse or Deputy Ward Manager in the Mental Health Setting.
• Proven experience of leadership and management.
• Ability to assist in the process of standard setting and audit.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer Details

• Employer name: North London NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL
• Employer's website: https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/