Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager *Internal*


Location
Carlisle, England
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum
Profession
Ward manager
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
29 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent: N/A
Posted Date
15 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

31 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    Registered Nurse, with active registration.

  • Qualifications

    NST 307 or equivalent.

  • Qualifications

    Relevant training at level 2 or equivalent.

  • Other requirements

    Flexible working.

  • Other requirements

    Willing to undertake teaching and educate other professionals and students.

  • Other requirements

    Commitment to continuing professional development.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Problem solving skills.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Extended clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, ECG interpretation.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Interpreting baseline observations.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    IT skills.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Able to use initiative appropriately.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Able to work within a team without close supervision.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Leadership skills

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Organisational skills

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care

  • Personal circumstances

    Empathy.

  • Personal circumstances

    Motivation.

  • Personal circumstances

    Enthusiasm.

  • Personal circumstances

    Positive approach to change.

  • Personal circumstances

    Non-judgemental.

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Post registration patient care.

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Able to deal with a continually changing workload.

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Teaching / mentoring.

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Relevant nursing duties.

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Continuing professional development, with portfolio.

  • Knowledge and Experience

    NMC code of conduct.

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Results interpretation.

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Leadership.

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Clinical governance.

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Nursing strategy.

Desirable

1 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Qualifications

    Band 6 leadership experience

Job overview

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY

Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care, whilst operating as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Contribute as requested by the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse to the smooth running of the unit. Take charge of the Ward / Unit in the absence of the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse, and allocate work to other staff as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The shifts are predominantly 12hours covering days, nights , weekend and bank holidays. Rota is completed based on service need and this may change to support this.

As a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager, in a multi-disciplinary team, you will work with other health and social care professionals to develop the ethos of multi-disciplinary, integrated care and a seamless service ensuring that patient care is delivered to the highest possible standard.

Flexible working is required to meet the needs of the patients group.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information (Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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This advert is for Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager *Internal* with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Carlisle, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Ward manager role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent: N/A. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.

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