Deputy Ward Manager - Abbey Ward
The closing date is 29 October 2026

Job summary
Would you like to progress to the next level of your nursing career?

Abbey Ward at Abingdon Community Hospital is looking to recruit a new Deputy Ward Manager to join our wonderful supportive and friendly team.

You will be passionate about supporting and leading on our nursing team's professional and clinical development to enable them to develop and advance within their roles whilst being a proactive role model to influence and support, therefore excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Our inpatient ward provides rehabilitation care along with more advanced sub-acute nursing skills and complex discharge planning.

We believe in developing our staff and have training opportunities available to help you nourish and grow in this role. Our team values everyone's contributions and we are always looking at new initiatives to help our patient's recovery.

If you want to be part of a great team, then we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

• As an experienced Nurse, you will be part of the Senior Ward Team, assisting the Ward Manger and working collaboratively with the Clinical Development Nurse and other Deputy Ward Managers to ensure a high-quality patient focused service is provided.
• Leading the registered and unregistered nursing staff in support of their professional development and in the promotion of best practice. Ensuring that a responsive high-quality patient focused service is delivered.
• Working effectively and in partnership with key members of the Multidisciplinary Team in the hospital and locality to promote and facilitate effective patient care and discharge.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 267-CH8330223
Job location: Abbey Ward, Abingdon Community Hospital, Marcham Road, Abingdon, OX14 1AG, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Current NMC RGN Registration
• Essential: Experience of Clinical Supervision
• Essential: Evidence of ongoing development and education

Experience

• Essential: Working with multi-disciplinary teams and other professionals
• Essential: Range of clinical experience and working with older people
• Essential: Excellent communication skills
• Essential: Ability to work under pressure and problem solving skills
• Essential: Discharge planning
• Essential: Evidence of leadership, supervisory and management skills
• Desirable: Community experience
• Desirable: Change management skills

Personal Qualities

• Essential: Creativity, approachable, friendly
• Essential: Flexible approach to work
• Essential: Able to cope with the physical demands of the post
• Essential: Ability to seek and accept support
• Desirable: Managing a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact
Ward Manager Katrina King, Katrina.King@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk, 01865904668

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