Deputy Ward Manager
The closing date is 30 November 2025
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, full time Deputy Ward Manager with the possession of a strong clinical knowledge base to support the ward manager. Lickey wards is a 26 bedded rehabilitation ward. We hold some of the traditional values of a Community Hospital with high standards of person-centred care, time to talk to your patient, build relationships and be part of their recovery from admission to discharge.
You will be working closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and offering support to families, which is a key role in ensuring the best possible care is given to the patients on this ward. Could this be you?
If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
This post requires working rotational shifts.
Main duties of the job
This post requires motivation, enthusiasm, and demonstration of evidence based clinical practice as well as the ability to initiate and sustain new/innovative ways of working. The candidate should be a dynamic and inspiring leader, with proven history of providing supervision to junior staff, be motivated and enthusiastic about your professional development and open to undertaking further academic qualifications. You must be flexible, approachable, compassionate, motivated, hardworking and be able to use your own initiative whilst also having the ability to work under pressure. You must possess organisational and communication skills. You must be able to demonstrate excellent clinical knowledge and skills with the ability to support new and innovative ways of working which facilitate developments in nursing practice as well as being self-motivated and committed to improving service delivery. We expect you to be dedicated with a positive attitude and ability to provide patients an excellent service.
We offer a supportive, exciting and challenging work environment and we are committed to the training and development of our staff. We are keen to develop suitable candidates in their role.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Details
Date posted
19 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-1839
Job locations
Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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