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Deputy Ward Manager

Priory

Cardiff

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GBP 46,000 - 54,000

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for their Cardiff facility. This role involves providing senior nursing leadership and supporting a multi-disciplinary team in a modern mental health treatment unit. The successful candidate will have clinical and leadership experience and be committed to quality care. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, promoting a supportive work environment.

Benefits

£5,000 welcome bonus

Free on-site parking

Supplemented Meals on duty

25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership and Management development

Qualifications

2 years post-qualifying experience required.
Demonstrates a positive attitude towards change and improvement.

Responsibilities

Provide senior nursing leadership to the nursing team.
Deputise in the absence of the ward manager.
Support the wider nursing team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Experience

Education

Registered Nurse with active NMC PIN

Pay Up to £46,433.00 depending on experience. (£5000 Welcome Bonus)

Hours Full time

Contract Bank

Role Other Qualified Professional

Posted 12 May 2025

Closes 11 Jun 2025

Job Description

Deputy Ward Manager

Reference

PRI100905

Location

Priory Hospital Cardiff, Dyfrig Road, Cardiff, CF5 5AD

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

Up to £46,433.00 depending on experience. (£5000 Welcome Bonus)

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Role Description

Priory Hospital Cardiff is recruiting a Deputy Ward Manager to join our team.

Our Shift Pattern is: 07:45 - 19:30

Priory Hospital Cardiff is a modern mental health treatment unit. The unit includes a variety of facilities, such as three secure gardens, a gym, a hydrotherapy pool, patient practice kitchens, a patient social area, art rooms and dedicated support service areas. The service is currently being developed to provide bespoke treatment packages for a variety of patients with complex mental health needs. The unit will provide a modern, homely environment promoting independence, whilst employing an experienced multi-disciplinary team to oversee and support patient progress.

The role of a Charge Nurse is to provide senior nursing leadership to the nursing team in support of the Clinical Lead and Unit Manager.

The Successful candidate will:

Have clinical and leadership experience that provides the expertise and confidence required to support the wider nursing team.
Be able to respond flexibly to change and the developing needs of the service.
Be responsible for deputising in the absence of the ward manager if necessary and therefore must demonstrate a willingness to develop and expand on their existing roles and responsibilities.
Be role models for their peers and demonstrate core priory values at all times therefore the expectations of this will need to be clearly set out.

Have clinical and leadership experience that provides the expertise and confidence required to support the wider nursing team.
Be able to respond flexibly to change and the developing needs of the service.
Be responsible for deputising in the absence of the ward manager if necessary and therefore must demonstrate a willingness to develop and expand on their existing roles and responsibilities.
Be role models for their peers and demonstrate core priory values at all times therefore the expectations of this will need to be clearly set out.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Abilities

Registered Nurse with active NMC PIN with 2 years post-qualifying experience.
Relevant clinical experience.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality.
Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practice.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.

Priory Healthcare Benefits

Excellent salary.
£5,000 welcome bonus
Free on-site parking.
Supplemented Meals on duty.
25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays. Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave.
Enhanced maternity pay.
Contributory pension scheme.
Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (Laptops / Tablets / Smartphones) and private healthcare.
Access to development opportunities.
Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
Leadership and Management development.
Long service award.
Refer a friend bonuses.

If you wish to discuss the above please contact Hospital Director Michelle Mason at Apply , or BTP Manager Christie Reames at Apply .

Division DBS info

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Job Description

Deputy_Ward_Manager_2021.pdf

Closing Date

08/06/2025

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