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North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Deputy Ward Manager

The closing date is 11 February 2026

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Job summary

Deputy Ward Manager, Band 6 - 18 month fixed term contract:

We have a great opportunity for you to join our Rehab Pathway.

We have an 18 month fixed term opportunity for a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager at Summers View (full-time).

We are looking to appoint a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager, and if you are an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate registered professional, who is ready for the next stage in their career within a challenging and complex environment, then we want to hear from you.

Summersview is a 10-bed mental health rehabilitation unit. The team specialises in supporting people with enduring psychosis through their recovery journey, helping them to reach their optimum & their goals.

The unit has a strong MDT focus consisting of a consultant psychiatrist, RNs, ANP, HCSW's, Occupational therapist, STR worker & Psychologist.

Candidates should have experience in working with clients with enduring mental health problems.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead the team, working closely with the Ward Manager ensuring there is a clear focus on patient centred quality care.

Main duties of the job

The role of the deputy manager is to provide support and assistance to the ward manager in ensuring the effective management and running of the service. This will include having specific responsibilities as delegated by the ward manager and will require the post holder to deputise for the ward manager as and when appropriate/required.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Details

Date posted

28 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

232-SPL-7734452

Job locations

Summersview Rehabilitation Unit

Stoke-on-Trent

ST6 5UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that the principles and values of the organisation and of the units operational policy and philosophy are evident in everyday practice.

To develop a culture in which the individuals rights of safety privacy and dignity are actively promoted and interactions are conducted with courtesy and respect.

To establish professional relationships and networks beyond the immediate clinical team, developing and promoting interagency working, contributing to appropriate groups and forums. To actively seek to promote the clinical service both within the Trust and within the wider setting developing positive public relations and engendering confidence in the service.

To take an active lead in developing standards of practice, ensuring that systems are in place for setting, communicating, implementing, evaluating and reviewing the same.

Ensure that where possible activities are evidence based and in keeping with changes in the field of activity. Take a lead in initiating new ideas and communicating new evidence, ensure that changes in practice are fully implemented and maintained, act as a support and supervise other staff in implementing change.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that the principles and values of the organisation and of the units operational policy and philosophy are evident in everyday practice.

To develop a culture in which the individuals rights of safety privacy and dignity are actively promoted and interactions are conducted with courtesy and respect.

To establish professional relationships and networks beyond the immediate clinical team, developing and promoting interagency working, contributing to appropriate groups and forums. To actively seek to promote the clinical service both within the Trust and within the wider setting developing positive public relations and engendering confidence in the service.

To take an active lead in developing standards of practice, ensuring that systems are in place for setting, communicating, implementing, evaluating and reviewing the same.

Ensure that where possible activities are evidence based and in keeping with changes in the field of activity. Take a lead in initiating new ideas and communicating new evidence, ensure that changes in practice are fully implemented and maintained, act as a support and supervise other staff in implementing change.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Valid RMN Registration, NMC

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD relevant to the clinical area

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in band 5 role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Valid RMN Registration, NMC

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD relevant to the clinical area

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in band 5 role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Summersview Rehabilitation Unit

Stoke-on-Trent

ST6 5UD


Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Summersview Rehabilitation Unit

Stoke-on-Trent

ST6 5UD


Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Matilda Nortu

matilda.nortu@combined.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

28 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

232-SPL-7734452

Job locations

Summersview Rehabilitation Unit

Stoke-on-Trent

ST6 5UD


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