Deputy Hospital Manager - RMN

Role: Deputy Hospital Manager

Setting: Mental Health Hospital

Location: Waltham Abbey

Salary: £52,436 per year

Are you an experienced Lead Nurse ready to take the next step in your career and develop your leadership skills within a specialist healthcare environment?

A leading independent healthcare provider is seeking a Deputy Hospital Manager (RMN) to join their team in Essex.

This is an opportunity for an experienced mental health nurse to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of a specialist service, working alongside the Hospital Director and wider clinical team.

You’ll help drive high standards of care, support staff development and contribute to creating a safe, supportive environment for individuals with complex mental health needs and neurological conditions.

This permanent role offers the opportunity to develop your management experience, access ongoing training and be part of a respected healthcare organisation.

Person specification:

BSc Mental Health Nursing/equivalent with full NMC registrationExperience working at Clinical Lead/Unit Lead or Senior Nurse level within a mental health settingConfident leading a team, including junior nurses and non-clinical staffPrevious responsibility for balancing budgets and developing strategies is advantageousUnrestricted UK Right to Work, please note visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Benefits:

£2,000 welcome bonus*Annual NMC registration fee supportRefer a Friend bonus schemeNurse Mentor schemeProfit share schemeOngoing training & developmentRetail, leisure and lifestyle discounts

*T&Cs apply



  • Location: Waltham Abbey, Essex, England
  • Salary: £52,436 per year + £2,000 welcome bonus
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: Sterling Cross Ltd
  • Posted: 06-Aug-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com