Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Ward Manager - Hockley ward

The closing date is 29 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team on Hockley Ward.

You will need good leadership skills and be able to take charge of the ward in the managers absence. Working closely with a experienced team delivering the best care to the patients including dementia care, discharge planning and end of life care.

Hockley Ward is a medical ward for the over 75's. We provide care for patients with complex medical and social issues. We work closely with the patients and their families to give high standards of care, working with many specialities to enable a seamless journey for the patient from admission to discharge. Hockley ward leads in Dementia care and promotes holistic care.

You will need to have leadership skills and experience of taking charge of a busy acute unit. They must have excellent communication and organisational skills. Having knowledge and experience in care of the elderly would be preferable.

You will be expected to assist the Ward Manager in managing a team of staff members. They will be expected to take part in gathering information and compiling reports and taking part in projects as part of their role

Main duties of the job

The deputy ward manager's role is to support the ward manager in the safe management of the ward and to act in the ward manager's absence to support staff, ensure patient safety and be a point of contact for the ward.

Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model and supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward

Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 a year Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-DoM-SO-8261

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Deputy Ward Manager role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Deputy Ward Manager role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Experience and qualifications

Essential

Experience in a acute clinical setting
Had experience in a senior/take charge role
NMC Registered

Desirable

Have had experience with Care of the Elderly
Have had leadership training

Knowledge

Essential

Be able to make decisions under pressure
Have a good range of clinical skills

Desirable

Have complete training in Dementia care and End of life care

Person Specification

Experience and qualifications

Essential

Experience in a acute clinical setting
Had experience in a senior/take charge role
NMC Registered

Desirable

Have had experience with Care of the Elderly
Have had leadership training

Knowledge

Essential

Be able to make decisions under pressure
Have a good range of clinical skills

Desirable

Have complete training in Dementia care and End of life care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)