Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Knowledge
Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
- Knowledge
Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Experience
2 year post-graduation experience consisting of completion of preceptorship in mental health nursing (12 months) and 12 months post preceptorship experience with the ability to demonstrate competency in the below: Ability to maintain own performance and participation in group skills Ability to manage time and workload Demonstrates an ability to motivate self and others IT Skills
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse - Mental Health with post graduate experience including:
- Qualifications
Successfully completed preceptorship programme post qualifying
- Qualifications
100% compliant in Mandatory training and PDR
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
A great opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, suitably qualified, experienced, confident and forward thinking individual to work as a Deputy Ward Manager , specifically on our Female Acute Shakespeare Ward
You must be able to provide clinical leadership and motivation to develop the existing staff whilst maintaining high professional standards, demonstrating commitment to staff development and patient care.
You will promote and maintain high standards of care whilst supporting and assisting to implement local and national strategies and initiatives.
You will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills, have leadership and staff development skills. A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential.
The successful post holder will be expected be able to rotate across the speciality areas and be able to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.
You will be required to deputise for the Ward Manager on occasion, support the ward manager in completing audits, supervision and monitoring of staff.
Main duties of the job
In-patient services are designed to meet the holistic needs of service users/patients and carers, in an environment conducive to staff development and wellbeing. The Deputy Ward Manager will, along with the Senior Staff Nurses, support the Ward Manager to:
To actively promote teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence and compassion within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and code of conduct.
To lead a team of nursing staff in the delivery of a high quality mental health care.
Support the Ward Manager is the management and leadership of the ward and staff Undertake the role of MHUNIC / Duty Senior Nurse when required
To provide nurse leadership within the multidisciplinary team and ensure the effective assessment formulation planning, monitoring of care given to inpatient service users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information about this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Deputy Ward Manager with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, 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. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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