Deputy Ward Manager / Night Service Coordinator – Mental Health Hospital
📍 Location: Lincolnshire
💷 Salary: £41,650 per annum
⏳ Hours: 37.5 hours per week
📅 Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you a qualified RMN or RNLD with leadership experience looking for your next career step? We are seeking a Deputy Ward Manager / Night Service Coordinator to provide senior nursing leadership within a specialist mental health hospital.
This role is ideal for an experienced mental health nurse who is passionate about providing high-quality care, leading a team, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Provide leadership and support to the night staff team.
✅ Ensure clinical excellence and patient safety through effective governance.
✅ Manage risk assessments and ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
✅ Supervise and develop junior staff and student nurses, providing clinical supervision and mentorship.
✅ Contribute to care planning and therapeutic interventions for patients with mental health or learning disability needs.
✅ Lead audits and hospital walk-rounds, ensuring high standards of care.
✅ Actively support multi-disciplinary teamwork, fostering a collaborative approach.
✅ Identify and address staffing needs to maintain a strong skill mix.
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Qualified RMN or RNLD with 18 months - 2 years post-registration experience.
✔ Active NMC registration with a commitment to Revalidation.
✔ Experience as a Clinical Supervisor or Assessor (training desirable).
✔ Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support a team.
✔ Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to different situations.
✔ Passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
What’s on Offer?
✨ Competitive salary & benefits package
✨ 20% protected management time per week
✨ Excellent training & career development opportunities
✨ Supportive work environment with a focus on leadership and clinical excellence
If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a real difference in mental health care, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Apply now and a member of the Key Health Team will be in touch