Job summary
The Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager/Charge Nurse plays a key leadership role within an Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit, supporting the Ward Manager in the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care. The post holder provides clinical leadership, operational management, and professional supervision to the multidisciplinary team, ensuring that service users receive person-centred, recovery-focused care within a therapeutic environment.

Main duties of the job
To support the Ward Manager in providing clinical and operational leadership within an Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, recovery-focused care while maintaining high professional standards and supporting the development of the ward team.

About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details
Closing date: 04 November 2026
Date posted: 26 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, Flexible working
Reference number: 376-NLTT-0284
Job locations: Great Oaks Laurel Ward, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2JX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management and co-ordination of the ward.
• Act as Nurse in Charge and deputise for the Ward Manager when required.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to nursing and support staff.
• Deliver and oversee high-quality, person-centred mental health care.
• Undertake assessments, care planning, risk management, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding procedures, and Trust policies. Co-ordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Manage incidents, complaints, and clinical risks appropriately.
• Support staff development through supervision, appraisal, and training.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, carers, and external agencies to promote recovery and positive patient outcomes.

Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered Nurse Mental Health
• Successful completion of preceptorship programme
• Appropriate demonstrable experience of relevant post qualification

Experience (Essential)

• Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)

Knowledge (Essential)

• Effective knowledge and understanding of the specialist assessment required for older adults
• Recognised Mentorship qualification
• Can demonstrate a working knowledge of the management requirements of the role e.g. HR and sickness absence
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Excellent communication skills
• Good facilitation skills
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise self and others to achieve tasks
• Ability to motivate service users
• Theoretical knowledge of MHA legislation and MCA legislation
• Awareness of local and national mental health developments

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Working knowledge and application of the recovery model in collaboration with service users.

Skills (Essential)

• Excellent communication skills
• Good facilitation skills
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
• Awareness of local and national mental health developments
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults policy
• Awareness of service and personal Risk Health and Safety requirements
• Able to use a computer to meet the requirements of the role

Contact
Ward Manager: Carley Kane, carleykane@nhs.net

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.