Deputy Ward Manager | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Saffron Walden, CB11 3HY |
| Company: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7767290/364-A-9739 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our 21 bedded elderly Rehabilitation unit and palliative care on Avocet Ward
We are looking for a Band 6 Deputy Ward manager to join our team. You will assist in leading our dedicated team in the provision of expert patient care and rehabilitation, so if you are looking for a challenge, this could be the post for you.
ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE A FULL NMC REGISTRATION
As a registered nurse assist in the provision of active rehabilitation, within this 21 bedded inpatient environment.
The role with incorporate the assessing of needs, developing and implementing programmes of care and evaluating this input to support the facilitation of appropriate discharge back to community.
The post will support the ward manager in ensuring effective and efficient day to day running of the ward ensuring safety at all times.
The post holder is responsible for providing all aspects of patient care through the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will assist and is expected to supervise all junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff.
Clinical/Professional Duties
• Develop the assessment, development, implementation and delivery of agreed standard of nursing care.
• Assist the ward manager to ensure all staff are aware of prevention and control of infection.
• Ensure agreed standard of ward cleanliness by reporting any concerns to the ward manager.
Patient/Client Care
• Work collaboratively with patients’ families, MTD and social care to ensure patients receive timely and safe discharge.
• Act as an advocate for patients and protect their rights and dignity.
• Discharge patients following the Trust’s Discharge Policy.
• Provide basic, intermediate and advanced patient care.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of responsibilities.
This advert closes on Thursday 12 Feb 2026