Deputy Ward Manager - Alder

Priory; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal has an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager with an Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council to join our team on our mixed Acute ward. This is a full-time role based at Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport.

You will lead shifts, ensure safe staffing, and foster a therapeutic, inclusive environment for patients, families and staff. The role requires 18–24 months post-registration experience, with acute setting experience being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration required.
• 18–24 months post-registration experience.
• Experience in an Acute setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts as Deputy Ward Manager and deputise for the Ward Manager as needed.
• Maintain safe staffing, governance standards, and risk management.
• Supervise and develop nursing staff through CPD, appraisals and supervision.
• Support recruitment, retention and a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Post-registration experience

Clinical specialty expertise

Job description

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal – Salary £40,014 – Full-time role of 37.5 hours per week – Application Deadline 25 September 2026 – Department: Nursing – Location: Cheadle Royal – Compensation: £40,014 / year

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal has an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager with an Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council to join our team on our mixed Acute ward.

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 1–2 miles from the service.

What you’ll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. Works as a Senior Nurse, ensuring a safe, therapeutic and inclusive environment for patients, families and visitors while applying relevant policies, statutory requirements and governance standards. Assesses and manages risks, maintains safe staffing and skill mix, and promotes diversity and inclusion. Supervises and develops nursing staff through CPD, mandatory training, appraisal and clinical supervision, addressing performance concerns and supporting junior staff and student nurses. Provides and evaluates therapeutic interventions for individuals with mental health and/or learning disability needs, promotes collaborative problem-solving and risk management, and contributes effectively to multidisciplinary working. Acts as Named Nurse and Associate Nurse, regularly leads shifts, undertakes agreed ward lead roles, deputises for the Ward Manager when required, and supports recruitment and retention. Adheres to all national, company and local standards, policies and procedures while promoting a culture of learning, development and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• At least 18 Months – 2 years’ experience post-registration
• Demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience in an Acute setting

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.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• 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 & 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.