Deputy Ward Manager

Health Recruit Network; Woking; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager (RMN) for their Male Acute Admissions Mental Health Hospital. This role involves overseeing patient care, leading a nursing team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration, strong clinical and leadership skills and will greatly contribute to the development of acute mental health services.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free meals on duty

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional birthday holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Professional qualification sponsorship

Access to CPD and management development programmes

Long service awards

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse credentials required.
• At least 2 years of post-registration nursing experience is essential.
• Strong clinical, mentoring, and leadership skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the quality of patient care.
• Provide leadership and support to the nursing and care team.
• Work closely with the Ward Manager to achieve clinical targets.

Skills

Clinical skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Minimum 2 years’ post-registration experience

Job description

Deputy Ward Manager (RMN)
Location: Dorking
Salary: £43,000 - £46,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Service: Male Acute Admissions Mental Health Hospital

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced and passionate NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to step into a Deputy Ward Manager position within a supportive and collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, supporting service users with acute mental health needs and contributing to the clinical and operational development of the service.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and manage the quality of patient care and clinical services
2. Provide leadership and support to the nursing and care team
3. Work closely with the Ward Manager to achieve clinical targets and maintain high standards of care
4. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, legislation, and quality standards
5. Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and lead direct patient care when required

Requirements

• NMC Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
• Minimum 2 years’ post-registration experience
• Strong clinical, mentoring, and leadership skills

Desirable

• Experience in an acute mental health setting

What’s on Offer

• Free on-site parking
• Free meals on duty
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional birthday holiday
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including gym membership, tech schemes, and private healthcare
• Access to CPD, leadership, and management development programmes
• Professional qualification sponsorship
• Long service awards
• Refer-a-friend bonuses
• Access to onsite gym and occupational therapy facilities

Location & Commuting

Commutable from: Guildford, Redhill, Reigate, Leatherhead, Crawley, Epsom, Horsham, Woking, Sutton, and surrounding areas.

Interested?

Apply today to arrange an informal chat or interview.

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About Us

Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurses (RNLD), and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). As one of the fastest-growing recruitment agencies in the UK, we operate nationwide. We act as an employment agency for this vacancy.