Deputy Ward Manager- PICU Ward

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

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits including gym access

Private healthcare

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Barnt Green in Barnt Green, Birmingham is recruiting a Deputy Ward Manager for our female PICU ward. Active Nursing and Midwifery Council registration is required, with a focus on providing a safe, therapeutic environment and strong clinical leadership.

You will supervise staff, support CPD and performance management, deputise for the Ward Manager, and contribute to effective multidisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• NMC registration is required.
• 18–24 months post-registration experience mentioned.
• Clinical leadership and staff supervision expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and act as Senior Nurse on the ward.
• Provide clinical supervision and support CPD and performance management.
• deputise for the Ward Manager and support recruitment.
• Ensure a safe, therapeutic and inclusive environment for patients.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Risk management

CPD support

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Description

Priory Hospital Barnt GreenSalary £43,014 - £46,314Full-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.

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

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.