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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Deputy Ward Manager

The closing date is 18 November 2026

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Job summary

In-patient services are designed to meet the holistic needs of service users/patients and carers, in an environment conducive to staff development and wellbeing. The Deputy Ward Manager will, along with the Senior Staff Nurses, support the Ward Manager to:

To actively promote teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence and compassion within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and code of conduct.

To lead a team of nursing staff in the delivery of a high quality mental health care.

Support the Ward Manager is the management and leadership of the ward and staff Undertake the role of MHUNIC / Duty Senior Nurse when required

To provide nurse leadership within the multidisciplinary team and ensure the effective assessment formulation planning, monitoring of care given to inpatient service users.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen on Churchill Ward at The Harbour for a highly motivated and professional RMN to join the team as a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager. In this role, the successful candidate will join an established leadership team and have the opportunity to further develop their leadership skills within a supportive and dynamic environment.The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent role-modelling skills, a passion for supporting and developing junior colleagues, including student nurses and preceptors, and a keen interest in quality improvement initiatives that enhance both patient care and staff wellbeing.You will bring experience of nursing individuals with acute mental health needs, alongside experience of providing high-quality supervision and support to staff. You will understand not only how to complete audits, but also how to use audit findings to drive meaningful improvements in practice. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to their own professional development while supporting the continued success of Churchill Ward.

The successful candidate will be expected to work across a shift pattern, being part of a team that provides 24/7 care and treatment to male service users with acute mental health needs. There will be occasions when you may need to support other wards, including our 136 suite, PICUs, female service line and older adult wards.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Details

Date posted

04 November 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

351-FYL794-ZK

Job locations

The Harbour - Churchill Ward

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Mental Health with post graduate experience including:
• Successfully completed preceptorship programme post qualifying
• Evidence of post registration academic or vocational professional development (e.g. knowledge and expertise acquired through either in depth experience or theoretical study of a broad range of techniques/processes relating to the knowledge area)

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
• Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Skills

Essential

• 2 year post-graduation experience consisting of completion of preceptorship in mental health nursing (12 months) and 12 months post preceptorship experience with the ability to demonstrate competency in the below:
• Demonstrate high quality patient care and documentation
• Experience of managerial responsibilities i.e , competent in understanding and being able to demonstrate effective team and clinical leadership

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Mental Health with post graduate experience including:
• Successfully completed preceptorship programme post qualifying
• Evidence of post registration academic or vocational professional development (e.g. knowledge and expertise acquired through either in depth experience or theoretical study of a broad range of techniques/processes relating to the knowledge area)

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
• Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Skills

Essential

• 2 year post-graduation experience consisting of completion of preceptorship in mental health nursing (12 months) and 12 months post preceptorship experience with the ability to demonstrate competency in the below:
• Demonstrate high quality patient care and documentation
• Experience of managerial responsibilities i.e , competent in understanding and being able to demonstrate effective team and clinical leadership

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).

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.

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour - Churchill Ward

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour - Churchill Ward

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Oliva Kay

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

04 November 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

351-FYL794-ZK

Job locations

The Harbour - Churchill Ward

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

United Kingdom

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