Deputy Ward Manager Maple Ward

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Greater London is looking for a dedicated Deputy Ward Manager to join their Short Stay Psychiatric Ward team. You will lead nursing care and support junior staff while implementing evidence-based practices. This role requires excellent communication skills and a proactive approach in patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will hold nursing qualifications and have significant clinical experience. The position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Adult nurse or mental health nurse.
• Experience in reflective practice and evidence-based care.
• Advocate for patient-centered care and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support junior staff in quality nursing care.
• Implement delivery of therapeutic engagement activities.
• Monitor compliance with medication and manage patient safety.

Skills

Forward-thinking

Excellent communication skills

Proactive nature

Education

Registered Adult nurse

Mentorship qualification

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual for the pivotal role as Deputy Ward Manager at our values-driven Trust. This is a unique opportunity for someone to help shape the future of mental health services while developing a career in a supportive and innovative environment that is committed to inclusion, equity and being actively anti‑racist.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative Short Stay mixed‑gender Psychiatric Ward operating on a maximum 28‑day admission framework. The model integrates evidence‑based approaches including robust gate‑keeping processes, intensive multidisciplinary team (MDT) working, the Red to Green discharge facilitation approach, and strong integration with Home Treatment Teams (HTT) for both admission prevention and early supported discharge.

We are keen to welcome both non‑clinical staff and clinicians with experience and those who are new to mental health. You will need to demonstrate that you are forward‑thinking with a proactive nature and excellent communication and relational skills. Championing patient‑centred care and collaboration with carers and families is critical to success in securing a position within the team.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Ward Manager role is suitable for Registered Nurses who have successfully completed preceptorship and have registered as an approved NMC mentor. The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high‑quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.

As a Deputy Ward Manager you will promote and develop clinical leadership and clinical practice and be a positive role model to junior members of the team through the practice of evidence‑based care. You will be expected to support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision and contribute to the ongoing educational programme for staff, fostering a positive learning environment. As a senior nurse working within the South London Mental Health and Community Partnership you are required to encourage and foster collaborative and cross‑organisational working.

About us

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill‑health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' – we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti‑racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co‑produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

About our locations:

Springfield University Hospital, Tooting

Our largest, 19‑ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150m investment into two new world‑class mental health facilities. A 32‑acre public park, shops and cafés are now opening. Springfield is close to shops, cafés and Tooting Bec on the Northern Line plus Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes.

Details

Date posted: 13 January 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 294-AAUC-7732324-PC

Job locations: Springfield University Hospital, Tooting, SW17 0YF

Job responsibilities

Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading and supporting junior staff and wider care team to implement the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery‑focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.

Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met – nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support.

Co‑ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient‑centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives or carers.

Liaising and working positively with members of the multidisciplinary team and partner organisations.

Administering, and monitoring the side‑effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance.

Safety – safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, reporting all incidents following trust policy.

Leading and supporting/teaching junior staff on risk assessment and risk management that involves making decisions based on knowledge of the research evidence, knowledge of the individual service user and their social context, knowledge of the service user’s own experience and clinical judgment.

Person specification – Education and qualification

• Registered Adult nurse and/or Registered mental health nurse and/or registered learning disabilities nurse
• Mentorship qualification

Person specification – Education and qualification (Desirable)

• Masters degree

Experience and knowledge – Essential

• Experience of research‑based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence‑based practice
• Significant relevant clinical experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience as a preceptor/mentor

Experience and knowledge – Desirable

• Experience of taking responsibility for a ward or clinical unit
• Experience of engaging or supporting clinical research projects
• Experience of supporting practice development in clinical areas

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 UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Springfield University Hospital

Tooting

SW17 0YF

Employer's website: https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/