Deputy Ward Manager

Overview

In this role you provide clinical leadership and management support on Hayworth Ward for older adults with dementia or mental health needs. You’ll work with the Ward Manager to maintain high-quality, person-centred care in a multidisciplinary setting and contribute to staff development and education. The post offers supervision, CPD opportunities and a chance to shape the ward’s therapeutic environment. This is a secondment for a Band 6 role within the Psychological Medicine and Older Adult Directorate.

Pay / Benefits

• regular supervision
• comprehensive CPD packages
• comprehensive induction
• opportunity to influence policy and practice
• clinical leadership development
• career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Promote clinical leadership and evidence-based practice
• Support staff development through appraisal and supervision
• Ensure high-quality, safe nursing care aligned with NMC code
• Oversee medication management and nurse shift coordination
• Coordinate junior staff and manage admissions and discharges
• Liaise with other disciplines and professionals within the Trust
• Contribute to governance, documentation, and service planning
• Support ward development initiatives (e.g., Chelsham ward)
• Deliver a positive learning environment and participate in educational programmes

Key requirements

• Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse
• BSc in mental health or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Preceptorship completed
• Experience with older adults
• Experience in supervision, coaching and staff development
• Experience contributing to clinical, operational and governance meetings
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (MHA, MCA, CPA, Human Rights Act) and safeguarding
• Ability to work across 24/7 shift patterns
• Experience with dementia care (desirable)

• Effective communication
• Leadership presence
• Cultural sensitivity
• Medication management
• Clinical governance and audit
• Risk assessment and management

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