Deputy Ward Manager for the Jupiter Ward

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

Job summary

Priory Hospital Burgess Hill seeks an experienced Senior Nurse to lead and develop the nursing team within a busy acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) for adult males. You will oversee shifts, supervise staff, deliver therapeutic interventions and uphold high standards of safe, person-centred care.

You will work with multidisciplinary colleagues, support recruitment and retention, provide clinical supervision, and deputise for the Ward Manager when required, contributing to a culture

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shifts and manage nursing team
• Act as named or associate nurse on duty
• Deliver and evaluate therapeutic interventions
• Support multidisciplinary working
• Help patients develop coping strategies
• Supervise and mentor colleagues and student nurses
• Provide clinical supervision
• Support safe staffing and contribute to recruitment and retention
• Undertake ward leadership responsibilities and deputise for Ward Manager
• Promote learning and continuous improvement

Job description

As a Senior Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. You will lead and support the nursing team, manage clinical risks, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies, and promote equality, diversity and inclusion. Responsibilities include coordinating shifts, acting as named or associate nurse, delivering and evaluating therapeutic interventions, supporting multidisciplinary working, and helping patients develop coping strategies. You will supervise, mentor and develop colleagues and student nurses, provide clinical supervision, support safe staffing and contribute to recruitment and retention. You will also undertake ward leadership responsibilities, deputise for the Ward Manager when required, and promote a positive culture of learning, professional development and continuous improvement.

Priory Hospital Burgess Hill, Goddards Green, West Sussex is an acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) service for adult males. The hospital is close to the A23, providing road access to Brighton, Gatwick and the M25. Due to the rural location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.