# Deputy Ward Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-ward-manager/a28c276b-184f-45b8-9a02-6c3e82dedbcf - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-ward-manager/a28c276b-184f-45b8-9a02-6c3e82dedbcf.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Wickford - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata for part time - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (12 months) - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T08:21:27.217Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Saffron_Walden/Essex_Partnership_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Rehabilitation/Rehabilitation-v8047939 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8047939?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eput.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen in our 21 bedded elderly Rehabilitation unit and palliative care on Avocet Ward We are looking for a Band 6 Deputy Ward manager to join our team. You will assist in leading our dedicated team in the provision of expert patient care and rehabilitation, so if you are looking for a challenge, this could be the post for you. ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE A FULL NMC REGISTRATION As a registered nurse assist in the provision of active rehabilitation, within this 21 bedded inpatient environment. The role with incorporate the assessing of needs, developing and implementing programmes of care and evaluating this input to support the facilitation of appropriate discharge back to community. The post will support the ward manager in ensuring effective and efficient day to day running of the ward ensuring safety at all times. The post holder is responsible for providing all aspects of patient care through the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will assist and is expected to supervise all junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff. ### Main duties of the job Clinical/Professional Duties - Develop the assessment, development, implementation and delivery of agreed standard of nursing care. - Assist the ward manager to ensure all staff are aware of prevention and control of infection. - Ensure agreed standard of ward cleanliness by reporting any concerns to the ward manager. Patient/Client Care - Work collaboratively with patients’ families, MTD and social care to ensure patients receive timely and safe discharge. - Act as an advocate for patients and protect their rights and dignity. - Discharge patients following the Trust’s Discharge Policy. - Provide basic, intermediate and advanced patient care. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for  a full list of responsibilities. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen in our 21 bedded elderly Rehabilitation unit and palliative care on Avocet Ward We are looking for a Band 6 Deputy Ward manager to join our team. You will assist in leading our dedicated team in the provision of expert patient care and rehabilitation, so if you are looking for a challenge, this could be the post for you. ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE A FULL NMC REGISTRATION As a registered nurse assist in the provision of active rehabilitation, within this 21 bedded inpatient environment. The role with incorporate the assessing of needs, developing and implementing programmes of care and evaluating this input to support the facilitation of appropriate discharge back to community. The post will support the ward manager in ensuring effective and efficient day to day running of the ward ensuring safety at all times. The post holder is responsible for providing all aspects of patient care through the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will assist and is expected to supervise all junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff. ## Job Description Clinical/Professional Duties Develop the assessment, development, implementation and delivery of agreed standard of nursing care. Assist the ward manager to ensure all staff are aware of prevention and control of infection. Ensure agreed standard of ward cleanliness by reporting any concerns to the ward manager. Patient/Client Care Work collaboratively with patients’ families, MTD and social care to ensure patients receive timely and safe discharge. Act as an advocate for patients and protect their rights and dignity. Discharge patients following the Trust’s Discharge Policy. Provide basic, intermediate and advanced patient care. ## Responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of responsibilities. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Have experience of Elderly care - leadership skills **Desirable** - previous experience of caring for rehab patients - palliative experience ### Registered with NMC **Essential** - Must be registered with NMC **Desirable** - at least two years experience at band 5 ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 152.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2990) - [job description (pdf, 624.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10336940) - [person specification (pdf, 304.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10336941) - [candidate privacy policy (pdf, 336.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1853) - [right to work information (pdf, 293.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2355) - [values of the nhs pension (pdf, 151.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2659) - [employer recognition scheme - gold award (pdf, 27.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2451) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.