Deputy Ward Manager – Mental Health Nurse
£39,500 | 40 hours per week | Rewarding Leadership Opportunity

Our client is seeking a compassionate and experienced Deputy Ward Manager to join their dedicated team. This role is based within a challenging behaviour and dementia ward, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring specialist care.

As Deputy Ward Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing senior nursing leadership to the ward team, supporting the Ward Manager in ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. They will be responsible for delivering day-to-day nursing input, leading by example, and fostering a positive, supportive environment for both staff and patients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking to advance their career while benefiting from strong professional development and clinical supervision.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
• Experience in a leadership or senior nursing role within mental health services.
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in dementia and challenging behaviours.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-management skills.
• Passion for providing high-quality, patient-centred care.

Why Join?

Our client values their team and offers a supportive, rewarding work environment with excellent benefits, including:

• Professional development opportunities, including sponsorship for qualifications and leadership training.
• Free on-site parking and enhanced maternity pay.
• Company Benefits portal
• Full NMC payment coverage and support with revalidation.
• Long service awards and a dedicated multidisciplinary team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing leadership and act as a role model for the nursing team.
• Support the Ward Manager with clinical and operational management of the ward.
• Ensure high standards of patient care, safety, and well-being.
• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff in their professional development.
• Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Manage delegated responsibilities from the Ward Manager.
• Uphold best practices in dementia and challenging behaviour care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a progressive organisation, making a lasting impact.

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