Deputy Ward Manager | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Retailer discounts

Wellbeing support

Staff networks

Job summary

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse to support the Deputy Ward Manager role within a busy inpatient unit. You will work flexibly across a 24/7 rota, providing clinical leadership in the Ward Manager's absence and ensuring safe, evidence-based care.

The post requires compassionate teamwork, strong communication with the MDT, and a commitment to professional development within an NHS trust serving Coventry and Warwickshire

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Motivated, kind, compassionate and a team player.
• Willing to work shifts across 24/7 in a busy inpatient environment.
• Ability to support Ward Manager and junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist Ward Manager in assessment of care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Lead a team in the Ward in the Ward Manager's absence and provide clinical advice.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality inpatient care and maintain current clinical practice.
• Communicate effectively with the MDT and other providers.
• Coordinate assessment, planning, evaluation of individualized care plans.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Teamwork

Flexibility

People skills

Job description

Deputy Ward Manager | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

Company: Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

We are looking to recruit a Registered Mental Health Nurse to fill our Deputy Ward Manager role and you could be just the person we are looking for! Experience in management is not essential however you must be motivated, kind, compassionate and be willing to work as part of a team, with a can-do attitude to be successful in this role.

We need someone who can offer the flexibility to work with the challenges of working shift patterns across 24 hours a day, 7 days per week in a very busy inpatient environment. But in return, we will offer the opportunity and experience that will support you in developing skills and career development.

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Ward Manager in all duties relating to the overall continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care through audits.

To manage/co‑ordinate, in the absence of the Ward Manager, and lead a team of staff and provide clinical advice and support as necessary.

To provide effective clinical management to ensure the delivery of a high quality inpatient service.

To ensure that clinical practice within the area of responsibility is consistent with current knowledge and supports service provision.

To ensure effective communication and working relationships with the Multi Disciplinary Team and other key providers – statutory and non‑statutory.

To ensure and undertake the assessment, planning, evaluation and review of individualised plans of care in conjunction with the patient.

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in‑house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Please note:

Please see attached job description, person specification and supporting information. You can also contact Naomi Smith if you have specific questions that you cannot find on the advert or supporting information.

This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust