Deputy Ward Manager - Elizabeth Loury Ward

A fantastic opportunity has arisen on Elizabeth Loury Ward. We are looking for an individual with strong and professional leadership qualities to apply for the Deputy Ward Manager position on the Ward. This will be for 37.5hrs per week.

Strong, professional leadership qualities are needed at this level. It is critical to the quality of care, staff morale and the learning environment.

Systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) is administered on Elizabeth Loury Ward and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake this training.

Elizabeth Loury thrives on excellent teamwork and our team are all friendly supportive and all approachable. We build excellent rapports with our patients and relatives, of whom return to us many times, throughout their cancer journey.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for Oncology/Palliative care and will need to be willing to undertake training in Systemic Anti-cancer therapy. In return, we as a team will support and help the successful candidate, to pursue an extremely rewarding career in Oncology.

Main duties of the job

In liaison with the Ward manager, lead and co-ordinate a dedicate team of nursing and support staff to ensure the delivery of a high standard of nursing care.

In the absence of the Ward Manager, be responisble for the effective deployment of ward/department resources including manpower

You will adhere to NMC Code of Practice at all times and ensure ward compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures

Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of governance systems in the ward/department relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance.

Elizabeth Loury Ward is a 22 bedded Oncology/Haematology ward that cares for patient's who require specialized nursing care. This includes Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, palliative and symptom control. We provide care and treatment to our patients, from their diagnosis to end of life care. We are supported by an amazing team of Consultants, CNS nurses, dieticians and rehab staff and we all focus on ensuring our patients and their relatives are supported to a very high standard.

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

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year

Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CAN-SO-0969

Job locations

Southend

prittlewell chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Part 1 or 12 of register or specialty equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Relevant post registration ENB courses desirable. [i.e. hdu / surgical / vascular]

Experience

Essential

• Senior Staff Nurse
• Relevant experience in specialty.

Desirable

• Experience as Acting F Grade

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Part 1 or 12 of register or specialty equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Relevant post registration ENB courses desirable. [i.e. hdu / surgical / vascular]

Experience

Essential

• Senior Staff Nurse
• Relevant experience in specialty.

Desirable

• Experience as Acting F Grade

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

prittlewell chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

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

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Qualifications

Essential

• Part 1 or 12 of register or specialty equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Relevant post registration ENB courses desirable. [i.e. hdu / surgical / vascular]

Experience

Essential

• Senior Staff Nurse
• Relevant experience in specialty.

Desirable

• Experience as Acting F Grade