Perinatal Mother & Baby Unit - Deputy Ward Manager
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
EXETER, EX2 5SN · EXETER, EX2 5SNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
Jasmine Lodge currently has a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager vacancy based in Exeter, specialising in Perinatal Mental Health Nursing. The role focuses on...
- To assist the Ward Manager in maintaining standards of care, promoting change and developing nursing practice.
- To deputise for the Manager in their absence.
- To have clinical expertise in delivering services to people with an organic illness.
- To work to the NMC and NICE Guidelines and Standards
- To demonstrate a working knowledge of legal requirements and other relevant legislation.
- To demonstrate effective compassionate leadership.
- To provide supervision and appraisal and be available to support and guide junior colleagues and students.
- To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships to work collaboratively with others within the service and outside organisations.
- To have a working knowledge of the Trust's Performance Indicators and how these equate to the team.
- To lead and manage key areas of delegated work as required.
Please see attached full Job Description in the Supporting Documents section for a full list of duties.
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional Mental Health Qualification( RMN)
- Evidence of Post Registration Education
- Up to date knowledge of Older Peoples Mental Health / functional illness and Frailty.
- Mentoring training
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff
- Clinical supervision and mentoring experience
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Understanding of Recovery principles and Person Centred Care
- Teaching or coaching qualification
- Understanding of Compassionate Leadership
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Experience as a band 5 in an inpatient setting
- Experience of working within a MDT
- Ability to cope with stress and a challenging environment
- Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
- Ability to manage difficult and complex situations
- Ability to provide leadership to the team, to provide stability and inspire confidence in stressful situations
Desirable
- Clinical supervision and mentoring experience and good liaison skills
- Experience of working with older adults
- Ability to manage own time and that of the team
- Ability to work flexibly
Other
Essential
- Ability to motivate others and support others to change
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to undertake nursing procedures - manual handling and physical restraint
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
16 September 2026
Last checked
18 September 2026
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