Deputy Ward Manager Female Acute Ward

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

Job summary

A leading mental health facility in Bristol is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for their Female Acute Ward. The role involves supporting patient wellbeing and implementing care plans. Candidates should be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and have clinical supervision experience. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including free parking and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• 2 years of post-registration experience in a clinical specialty.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience as a trained assessor or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment and implementation of patient care plans.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Apply relevant policies and statutory requirements.

Skills

Empathy

Clinical supervision experience

Strong computer skills

Resilience

Education

Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Job description

Overview

Priory Hospital Bristol is looking to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to join the team on our Female Acute Ward. Enhanced rates for weekend and evening working. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours.

We offer fast access to treatment for a number of mental health concerns and addictions.

Bristol is an ideal place for treating people with complex disorders, including people who may not have responded to previous treatment. We can guarantee that our comprehensive treatment programmes are guided by current evidence-based research.

Responsibilities

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.

The role holder will have an active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, meeting the requirements of revalidation, and will be a trained assessor or supervisor. Clinical supervision experience is essential, with training desirable, alongside evidence of continued professional development and a clear commitment to maintaining and further developing both clinical and leadership skills. Strong computer skills are required, as well as 18 months to 2 years of post-registration experience, with demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality.

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 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.