Deputy Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong offer due to competitive salary, substantial welcome bonus, and opportunities for advancement in a reputable organization.
- Salary: £43,000 - £46,000/year
- £5,000 welcome bonus included
- Strong focus on leadership development
- Requires prior acute healthcare experience
Pros
- Salary range between £43,000 - £46,000 with an additional £5,000 welcome bonus.
- Permanent full-time position with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Strong emphasis on leadership development and employee rewards.
Cons
- Requires previous experience in an acute admissions environment.
- High level of responsibility may impact work-life balance.
- Position may involve high-stress situations due to the nature of work.
Who it's for
Mid to Senior level. • Full-time, 37.5 hours a week.
Good fit
- Experienced Mental Health Nurses with leadership skills
- Healthcare professionals dedicated to patient care
- Candidates who enjoy dynamic work environments
Not recommended for
- Nurses without clinical leadership experience
- Individuals seeking strictly non-leadership roles
- Entry-level candidates with no mental health experience
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Ward Manager to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Dorking, Surrey area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This mental hospital provides acute mental health service along with a 3-bedded step-down, community focused ward. The service supports males of working age, experiencing an acute mental health episode, providing the necessary levels of care required during crises
* *To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse with an active NMC Pin * *
As the Deputy Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:
- Assist with the clinical development of the ward through managing staff and monitoring clinical standards and practice
- Work closely with the Ward Manager to achieve ward targets and deliver high quality patient care
- To co-ordinate the quality and management of nursing care, patient care and the clinical environment
- Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and undertake direct patient care
- Manage and direct the delivery of clinical services within a ward or unit, ensuring it complies with statutory regulations, current legislation and meets quality standards
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
- Previous experience of working within in an acute admissions environment
- 2 years post qualifying experience
- Effective leadership skills including self-motivation
- Passionate, driven, confident and resilient Leader
- Have excellent communication skills with a natural ability to lead, motivate and inspire your team
- A commitment to patient-centred care and to values-based and evidence-based practice
The successful Deputy Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of £43,000 - £46,000 per annum + £5,000 Welcome Bonus. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
* *£5,000 Welcome Bonus * *
- Free on-site parking
- Supplemented meals
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra day's annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonus
Reference ID: 6995
To apply for this fantastic job role, apply today, or call on 0121 638 0567, or on our WhatsApp/mobile number 07856209032 or send your CV
