Deputy Ward Manager | North London NHS Foundation Trust

Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust; Edgware; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Discounts

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Job summary

North London NHS Foundation Trust in North London is recruiting a Deputy Ward Manager to support the ward manager in inpatient mental health care for children and young people. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, safe nursing care that complies with the NMC code of professional conduct.

As a senior nurse you will provide direct care, supervise other staff 24/7, promote clinical leadership, support student nurses, and contribute to ongoing education and

Qualifications

• Registered nurse in mental health with inpatient experience.
• Registration with the NMC and adherence to the NMC code of professional conduct.
• Experience in clinical leadership and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality safe nursing care and advise on its delivery.
• Promote clinical leadership and clinical practice among the team.
• Support professional development through appraisal, supervision and teaching.

Job description

Deputy Ward Manager | North London NHS Foundation Trust

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This role is key in supporting the ward manager in the management of inpatient care, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT). The post holder will work as a member of the inpatient mental health nursing team on a ward that provides therapeutic care and treatment to children and young people.

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 other members of the team through 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, this role provides direct care as a primary nurse as well as supporting other members of the nursing team providing direct care over 24/7, every day of the year. Key to this is, promoting the effective treatment, care and support of children and adolescents who have mental health disorders.

The post holder will also support student nurses and other trainees to develop their skills and professional practice.

The post holder will be responsible for the care they provide and responsibility for overseeing the care provided by other staff within the ward environment. They will also be responsible to ensure that young people on the ward are safeguarded in line with Trust policies and legislation which includes interagency working with key stakeholders. High standards of communication will be required to meet the needs of this role.

Why choose to join the North London NHS Foundation Trust?

We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.

• We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
• With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
• We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
• We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Why NLFT?

• Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.
• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme
• We have excellent internal staff network support groups.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Nov 2026