Deputy Ward Manager

Priory; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Leeds is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager to support patient care in a rehabilitation setting. The role involves ensuring the wellbeing of patients and overseeing care plans with a compassionate team. The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with strong leadership and clinical supervision skills. Competitive salary and supportive benefits included.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Qualifications

• Clinical Supervision experience essential, training desirable.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Assist with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans.
• Communicate policies and statutory requirements to the team.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Good computer skill

Education

Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council

Trained Assessor/Supervisor

Job description

Overview

Deputy Ward Manager

Application Deadline: 30 September 2025

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mill Garth

Compensation: £40,014 / year

Description

Mill Garth is looking to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.

Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Mill Garth is a level 2 rehabilitation service for adult males. We support people with a range of mental health disorders. We believe that anyone with a mental health condition should be given the best chance possible to lead a happy and fulfilling life, and our aim is to provide individuals with the confidence and skills to move or return to the community.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Works as Senior Nurse in a Ward or equivalent area ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, their families and visitors.
• Apply relevant policies and statutory requirements within the ward and hospital framework of governance and communicates requirements to the wider team.
• Ensures that risk is assessed and managed across the immediate and wider working environment and that statutory requirements are met.
• Respects and applies the requirements of diversity and inclusion, promoting and role modelling these across the team.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

• Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council, meeting the requirements of Revalidation
• Trained Assessor/Supervisor
• Clinical Supervision experience essential, training desirable
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development and intent to maintain and develop Continued professional development and leadership
• Good computer skill

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What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 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 Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our IPD panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.