Deputy Ward manager

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. North London NHS Foundation Trust Deputy Ward manager The closing date is 28 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary This post is based within the Inpatient Unit at HMP Pentonville, which forms an integral part of the prison's healthcare provision. The unit comprises 22 beds and provides care for individuals experiencing both mental and physical health needs. Clinical leadership is provided by Consultant Psychiatrists and General Practitioners, with support from a multidisciplinary team that includes nursing staff and prison officers.The post holder will work closely with, and deputise for, the Ward Manager in their absence. They will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team, providing clinical leadership and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. The role includes supervising, teaching, and supporting junior nursing staff and Healthcare Assistants in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.Working autonomously and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for coordinating comprehensive assessments and developing, implementing, and reviewing individualised care plans to meet patients' identified needs. Main duties of the job Support the Ward Manager in the operational management of the ward and deputise in their absence as required.Provide leadership, supervision and support to nursing staff, healthcare support workers and students.Contribute to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care through assessment, care planning, risk management and evaluation.Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and recovery-focused care.Administer medication in accordance with the NMC Code, Trust policies and relevant legislation.Maintain high standards of clinical practice, ensuring accurate documentation, risk assessments and care plans are completed and reviewed.Promote patient rights, dignity and advocacy, ensuring patients are actively involved in decisions about their care.Participate in quality improvement, clinical audit and service development activities.Ensure a safe ward environment through effective management of equipment, resources and clinical risks.Support the induction, appraisal, supervision and development of staff, fostering a positive learning culture.Maintain professional accountability in line with the NMC Code and comply with all Trust policies and statutory requirements.Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge, NMC registration and continuing professional development. About us North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people. Our Five-Year Strategy: We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT? We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pensio