Deputy Ward Manager – Mental Health Nursing Lead (Acute)

Priory Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is inviting applications for a Deputy Ward Manager with an Active Nursing and Midwifery Council registration. The role is based at Cheadle Royal and involves a full-time 37.5 hour week with a salary of £40,014 per year.

You will join a compassionate team on a mixed Acute ward, taking charge as Named Nurse/Associate Nurse, supervising staff and deputising for the Ward Manager when required.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Minimum 18–24 months post-registration experience.
• Experience in an Acute setting would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a compassionate ward to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Supervise nursing staff through CPD, mandatory training, appraisal and clinical supervision.
• Deputise for the Ward Manager and lead shifts, support recruitment and retention.
• Adhere to national, company and local standards, policies and governance.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Post-registration experience

NMC registration

Job description

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is inviting applications for a Deputy Ward Manager with an Active Nursing and Midwifery Council registration. The role is based at Cheadle Royal and involves a full-time 37.5 hour week with a salary of £40,014 per year.

You will join a compassionate team on a mixed Acute ward, taking charge as Named Nurse/Associate Nurse, supervising staff and deputising for the Ward Manager when required.