Deputy Ward Manager

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for its Male Inpatient Acute Ward in Basildon. Responsibilities include leading a team of nurses, overseeing care assessments, and implementing care plans for patients with acute mental health issues. Candidates should have leadership experience as a band 5 nurse, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach. This role offers numerous benefits, including up to 33 days of holiday and a relocation package.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension of up to 14.5%

Staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Proven record of leadership skills as a band 5 nurse.
• Ability to oversee assessments of care needs and develop care programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for a team of nurses in an Acute setting.
• Assist in implementation and evaluation of care plans for service users.
• Teach and supervise the team, including qualified, non-qualified and learners.

Skills

Risk assessment skills

Effective communication

Compassion and understanding

Knowledge of the 6 C’s of care

Education

Band 5 nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager, to work within our Male Inpatient Acute Ward, Kelvedon Ward at Basildon Mental Health Unit.

Qualifications and Skills

The successful candidate will be a competent practitioner with a proven record of leadership skills as a band 5 nurse and able to take responsibility for the overseeing assessments of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for client requiring treatment. You will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent risk assessment skills,
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally;
• Demonstrate compassion, understanding, commitment, enthusiasm, and above all be highly motivated.
• An understanding the Recovery Model approach is essential, taking into account the needs of families and carer’s, and become part of an established multidisciplinary team.
• The candidate will have a high level of knowledge and philosophy of the 6 C’s of care.
• Active participation will be required in the training and education of learners allocated to the Mental Health Service, and to encourage integration between the Ward Team and the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team.
• The successful candidate will deliver the highest quality care for patients with acute mental health issues; with a positive attitude with a commitment to maintain EPUT’s excellent customer care.

Values and Support

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Flexible Working Options

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the clinical leadership of a team of nurses in an Acute setting.
• Responsible for the assessment implementation and evaluation of care plans for individual service users.
• Work as a key worker advising and supporting colleagues as required.
• To assist the Ward Manager in setting and maintaining high standards of care and evaluating quality outcomes.
• Participate in a range of assessments provided during 24 hour period.
• To take charge of the unit in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility, this includes the role of bed manager for the unit.
• To teach and supervise the team, including qualified, non-qualified and learners.
• Maintain good standards of communication, both oral and written, in accordance with NMC guidelines.
• Responsible for reporting to the Team Manager (or nominated deputy) any circumstances that may affect the delivery of care and / or efficient running of the ward.
• Ensure all staff adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures.

This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Jan 2026