Deputy Ward Manager - Mental Health

Deputy Ward Manager – Mental Health
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £43,000 - £46,000 DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you a Senior Nurse or experienced Mental Health Nurse ( RMN ) looking for a leadership role in a structured and supportive mental health service? This position offers the opportunity to provide clinical management and leadership, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and operational excellence.

Deputy Ward Manager Role Overview:

• Provide senior nursing leadership, supporting the Ward Manager and guiding the nursing team.
• Apply policies and statutory requirements within the ward and wider hospital framework.
• Assess and manage risk across the ward environment, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Supervise and support a defined group of staff, overseeing CPD, mandatory training, and appraisals.
• Act as a mentor and role model, encouraging a culture of learning, development, and innovation.
• Implement, monitor, and evaluate therapeutic interventions to support recovery and coping strategies.
• Contribute to effective Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) collaboration, ensuring holistic patient care.
• Lead shifts and provide clinical supervision to a designated nursing team.
• Take on lead responsibilities within the ward as agreed with the Ward Manager.
• Deputise for the Ward Manager when required, maintaining continuity of leadership.

Skills & Qualifications Required:

• Extensive clinical experience in mental health nursing with proven leadership capabilities.
• Strong understanding of Mental Health Act legislation and statutory care requirements.
• Ability to assess, manage, and mitigate risks within a ward setting.
• Commitment to staff development, mentorship, and professional growth.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to foster collaboration and efficiency.

This role is ideal for a Mental Health Nurse ( RMN ) with senior-level experience, passionate about leading teams and delivering high-quality patient care.

For more information or to apply for this Deputy Ward Manager ( Mental Health Nurse / RMN ) role, please contact Rebecca at or email .