Deputy Ward Manager - Alder

Priory; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday holiday

Pension scheme

Gym membership & private healthcare

IPD sponsorship

Leadership 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 NMC registration to join our team on our mixed Acute ward. This full‑time role is based at Cheadle Royal, Stockport, and offers a 37.5 hour week with a competitive annual salary.

You will lead shifts, supervise nursing staff, manage risks, and promote compassionate, person‑centred care in line with governance standards. Shortlisting may begin on receipt of applications.

Qualifications

• Active Nursing Midwifery Council/NMC registration is required.
• 2+ years post-registration experience is expected.
• Acute setting experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment while maintaining governance standards.
• Supervise and develop nursing staff through CPD, mandatory training and appraisals.
• Regularly lead shifts, deputise for Ward Manager, and support recruitment and retention.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Post-registration experience

Nursing skills

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Deputy Ward Manager - Alder

Application Deadline: 25 September 2026

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cheadle Royal

Compensation: £40,014 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal
Salary £40,014
Full-time role of 37.5 hours per week
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.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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.