Deputy Ward Manager

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager to join their dedicated team on Chartwell Ward. This role involves supporting individuals during mental health crises, fostering a safe and compassionate environment, and developing leadership skills through various professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have nursing experience and a passion for patient care.

Benefits

Access to NHS leadership academy courses

In-house leadership programs

Coaching and mentoring

Regular team days

Reflective practice and supervision

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience as a nurse required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Training in leadership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with mental and physical health during crises.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Patient Care

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Completion of Preceptorship programme

Job description

Deputy Ward Manager

The closing date is 01 June 2025

"No two days are the same on Chartwell. We all support each other here and it feels like a real community" ~ Katy

We are seeking a registered mental health or learning disabilities nurse or occupational therapist to join our supportive team. You will have a passion for supporting adults during admissions to inpatient services, assisting them and their families in their recovery process.

If you are interested in developing your leadership skills, we offer access to NHS leadership academy courses, our in-house leadership programs, coaching, mentoring, regular team days, reflective practice, and supervision.

To be shortlisted, you will need:

• Post-qualification experience working as a nurse
• Strong leadership skills
• Care and passion for the people we serve

Main duties of the job

Chartwell Ward

The team on Chartwell Ward aims to provide a safe environment that empowers individuals in their personalized recovery journey.

Our Pledge:

We commit to acting with care, kindness, compassion, and inclusivity. We work alongside and collaboratively with patients, listening to their voices, which are central to their care. We strive for continual improvement of ourselves and our services.

If your values align with ours, we would love to hear from you. We are an 18-bedded acute mental health ward caring for individuals during a mental health crisis. The work can be challenging but also very rewarding.

You will support individuals with their mental and physical health, help them learn skills to cope with distress, and maintain safety. A key aspect of our role involves working with family, loved ones, and a wide multidisciplinary team including doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and others.

About us

Join us in the Garden of England, where we combine excellent professional development opportunities with a high quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to 1.8 million people across the county.

The Trust is rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care, with 3,283 staff across 66 buildings and 33 locations covering 1,450 square miles.

You will work alongside friendly, passionate colleagues from diverse backgrounds dedicated to providing excellent care to our service users and their families.

Our work environment fosters kindness and compassion as standard. Everyone, from cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman, plays a vital role in delivering exemplary service.

Our strategy

Our mission: We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people.

Our vision: To provide outstanding care and work in partnership to ensure this in the right place, for every service user, every time.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualification

• RMN completion of Preceptorship programme
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

• Training in leadership

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust