Deputy Ward Manager

Priory Healthcare; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health facility in the UK is seeking a deputy ward manager for their acute ward. This full-time role focuses on supporting the wellbeing of patients and requires a Registered Nurse (RMN) with clinical supervision experience. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of post-registration experience and good computer skills. The position offers a range of benefits including free parking and professional development opportunities, alongside a compassionate team dedicated to patient care.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Birthday holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD and an intention to maintain and develop CPD and leadership skills.
• At least three years post-registration experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with patient care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks for patient wellbeing.
• Provide clinical supervision to team members.

Skills

Clinical supervision experience

Good computer skills

Experience in Acute Mental Health

Mentorship experience

Education

First level Registered Nurse (RMN)

Job description

Priory Hospital Preston is looking to recruit a deputy ward manager to join the team on our acute ward. This is a full time 37.5 hour role based in Bartle, near Preston. Priory Hospital Preston is a 50‑bedded mental health facility offering a wide range of services across four wards, supporting adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders, and specialising in the management and treatment of these conditions.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a compassionate team committed to our patients’ wellbeing, using a personalised approach and proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

Job responsibilities

As deputy ward manager you will:

• Assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to team members where required.

Qualifications

• First level Registered Nurse (RMN).
• Clinical supervision experience is essential; training is desirable.
• Evidence of CPD and an intention to maintain and develop CPD and leadership skills.
• Good computer skills and experience in Acute Mental Health.
• At least three years post‑registration experience.
• Mentorship experience is desirable; training can be provided.

Benefits

• Free on‑site parking.
• Birthday holiday – an extra day of annual leave on your birthday.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and a Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
• Access to development opportunities.
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
• Leadership & management development.
• Long service award.
• Refer a friend bonuses.

Person Specification

Work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. Your natural empathy will help you support others through both highs and lows.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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