Deputy Ward Manager Maple Ward

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust; Springfield Village; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Deputy Ward Manager for a mixed-gender psychiatric ward. The role involves overseeing quality care delivery while leading and supporting nursing staff. Candidates must be registered nurses with experience in clinical settings. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £46,419 to £55,046 yearly and promotes a positive, inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered nurse qualification in Adult, Mental Health, or Learning Disabilities.
• Experience working in a mental health setting.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support junior staff in delivering quality nursing care.
• Contribute to the holistic care of service users.
• Oversee collaborative patient-centred care.

Skills

Autonomous leadership

Therapeutic engagement

Risk assessment

Evidence-based practice

Education

Registered Adult nurse or Registered Mental Health nurse or Registered Learning Disabilities nurse

Job description

Deputy Ward Manager (Maple Ward)

The closing date is 25 January 2026.

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 committed to inclusion, equity and active anti‑racism.

This role is 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 ശ്ര (MDT) working, the Red to Green discharge facilitation approach, and strong integration with Home Treatment Teams (HTT) for admission prevention and early supported discharge.

Job responsibilities

• Work autonomously within the parameters of the role, leading and supporting junior staff and the wider care team to implement the delivery of quality nursing care.
• Contribute to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care of service users in a recovery‑focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities.
• Ensure that the fundamentals of care are met – nutrition, deyâ hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support.
• Co‑ordinate and evaluate collaborative patient‑centred care; obtain feedback and improve care plans with the MDT.
• Provide accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives/carers.
• Liaise positively with members of the MDT and partner organisations.
• Administer and diaspora monitor medication side‑effects; monitor service‑user compliance.
• Maintain safe custody of medicines, sharps and clinical equipment; report all incidents following Trust policy.
• Lead and support/teach junior staff on risk assessment and risk management, making decisions based on research evidence, individual service‑user context and clinical judgement.

Education and Qualification

• Registered Adult nurse and/or Registered Mental Health nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities nurse.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of research‑based/reflective practice 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 عز professionơ development.
• Experience as a preceptor/mentor.
• Experience of taking responsibility for a ward/clinical unit.
• Experience of engaging/supporting clinical research projects.
• Experience of supporting practice development in clinical areas.

About us

We are proud to belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. Our services are rated 'good' by the Care Quality Commission and we aspire to be 'outstanding'. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital and plan further development across our sites, investing a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

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We are inclusive, diverse and anti‑racist tbl. 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order Kodatis), and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to eemald previous criminal convictions.

£46,419 to byose) £55,046 per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS.