Deputy Ward Manager

Job summary

The opportunity to join a team that strives to provide high quality consistent care to adults over 65 who are in crisis with their mental health.

We look to support patients in their recovery whilst working with them to regain thir place in the commuinty

Main duties of the job

• To support the ward manager and the greater nursing team to provide quality of care.
• To produce the rotas
• Work with in the management team to ensure that the team meet the standard expected of the team.
• Support with change management
• supporting students on the ward
• Supervison of team members
• Leading with link roles

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Details

• Date posted: 16 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: C9369-26-0816
• Job locations: North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

• Working within the management team to create and maintain the rota and staffing levels.
• Supporting staff to attend work including supervision and supporting within student/ development roles.
• Maintaining standards of care in line with national and trust guidelines.
• Leading the clinical team implementing effective change to provide care
• Advocating for patients and working with them to create recovery plans
• Managing budgets and purchases
• Audits and evidencing care and effectivity of actions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).