Deputy Ward Manager- PICU Ward

Priory; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership 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. The role requires active NMC registration and offers a 37.5-hour week within a full-time structure at Priory Hospital Barnt Green, Barnt Green, Birmingham.

You will provide clinical leadership, supervise staff, ensure safe staffing, facilitate CPD and help coordinate governance. The post involves shift leadership, risk management and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to support patients and

Qualifications

• Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is required.
• 18–24 months post-registration experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience in a PICU setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to ward staff.
• Ensure safe staffing levels and appropriate skill mix.
• Support CPD, mandatory training and performance management.
• deputise for the Ward Manager and lead shifts on the unit.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Ward management

Team supervision

NMC registration

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Priory Hospital Barnt Green

Salary £43,014 - £46,314

Full-time role of 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Barnt Green has 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.

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