• Job Description

  Req#: C9390-25-1604?language=en&page=318&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team on Hockley Ward.

  You will need good leadership skills and be able to take charge of the ward in the managers absence. Working closely with a experienced team delivering the best care to the patients including dementia care, discharge planning and end of life care.

  Hockley Ward is a medical ward for the over 75's. We provide care for patients with complex medical and social issues. We work closely with the patients and their families to give high standards of care, working with many specialities to enable a seamless journey for the patient from admission to discharge. Hockley ward leads in Dementia care and promotes holistic care.

  You will need to have leadership skills and experience of taking charge of a busy acute unit. They must have excellent communication and organisational skills. Having knowledge and experience in care of the elderly would be preferable.

  You will be expected to assist the Ward Manager in managing a team of staff members. They will be expected to take part in gathering information and compiling reports and taking part in projects as part of their role

  Main duties of the job

  The deputy ward manager's role is to support the ward manager in the safe management of the ward and to act in the ward manager's absence to support staff, ensure patient safety and be a point of contact for the ward.

  Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model and supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward

  Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

  Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence

  About us

  Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

  We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

  Details

  Date posted

  15 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £38,682 a year Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  390-DoM-SO-8261

  Job locations

  Southend

  Prittlewell Chase

  Westcliff on Sea

  SS0 0RY

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Are you looking for an exciting Deputy Ward Manager role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

  For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

  We look forward to your application.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Are you looking for an exciting Deputy Ward Manager role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

  For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

  We look forward to your application.

  Person Specification

  Experience and qualifications

  Essential

  • Experience in a acute clinical setting
  • Had experience in a senior/take charge role
  • NMC Registered

  Desirable

  • Have had experience with Care of the Elderly
  • Have had leadership training

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Be able to make decisions under pressure
  • Have a good range of clinical skills

  Desirable

  • Have complete training in Dementia care and End of life care

  Person Specification

  Experience and qualifications

  Essential

  • Experience in a acute clinical setting
  • Had experience in a senior/take charge role
  • NMC Registered

  Desirable

  • Have had experience with Care of the Elderly
  • Have had leadership training

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Be able to make decisions under pressure
  • Have a good range of clinical skills

  Desirable

  • Have complete training in Dementia care and End of life care

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

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

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Southend

  Prittlewell Chase

  Westcliff on Sea

  SS0 0RY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Southend

  Prittlewell Chase

  Westcliff on Sea

  SS0 0RY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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