Deputy Ward Manager- PICU Ward

Priory Group; Barnt Green CP; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday — extra annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits and private health

Professional development sponsorship (

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Barnt Green is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for its female PICU ward. Salary between £43,014 and £46,314, full-time 37.5 hours weekly. Active NMC registration required; leadership of a compassionate clinical team is central to the role.

You will supervise staff, uphold safe, therapeutic care, and deputise for the Ward Manager when needed. Barnt Green is accessible by public transport with local links; driving is recommended due to the semi-rural location.

Qualifications

• NMC registered to practice nursing on the ward.
• Experience in clinical leadership or senior nursing roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Senior Nurse on the ward, ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Provide clinical supervision, CPD support, and performance management of staff; oversee risk management and governance.

Skills

NMC registration

Clinical leadership

PICU experience

Job description

Description

Priory Hospital Barnt Green

Salary £43,014 - £46,314

Full-time role of 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Barnt Greenhas an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager with an active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council to join our team on our female PICU ward.

Priory Hospital Barnt Green, Barnt Green, Birmingham is a purpose-built hospital providing mental health support for adults and young people, including specialist therapy and psychiatry, as well as private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with Barnt Green railway station approximately 1–2 miles from the hospital and local bus routes serving the surrounding area. Due to the semi-rural location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

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 within the ward, ensuring a safe, therapeutic and inclusive environment for patients, families, visitors and staff. Applies relevant policies, statutory requirements and governance frameworks, ensuring risks are assessed and managed and safe staffing and skill mix are maintained. Provides clinical leadership and supervision, supports the CPD, mandatory training, appraisal and performance management of staff, and acts as a role model for learning and development. Supports junior staff and student nurses, implements and evaluates therapeutic interventions, promotes patient involvement and collaborative problem-solving, and contributes to effective multidisciplinary working and risk management. Acts as Named Nurse and Associate Nurse, regularly leads shifts, undertakes ward lead roles, provides clinical supervision, and deputises for the Ward Manager when required. Supports recruitment and retention and consistently adheres to all national, company and local policies, standards and procedures.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 PICU 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.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

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.