Deputy Ward Manager - Evergreen

Priory; Manchester; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Private healthcare

Résumé du poste

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is hiring a Deputy Ward Manager to join our acute ward team. This full-time role involves senior nursing duties, risk management, and leading shifts to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.

The successful candidate will hold an active NMC registration and have 18–24 months post-registration experience, preferably with acute mental health experience. Priory offers strong training and development plus a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active NMC registration
• Minimum 18–24 months post-registration experience
• Experience in a clinical specialty preferable

Responsabilités

• Lead shifts as deputy Ward Manager, ensuring safe, therapeutic care
• Supervise and develop nursing staff through training and supervision
• Assess and manage risks, maintain safe staffing and skill mix
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and ward governance

Connaissances

Nursing

CPD supervision

Risk assessment

Formation

Nursing registration

Description du poste

Deputy Ward Manager - Evergreen

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.