Deputy Ward Manager

Priory · Dewsbury, England, United Kingdom

FULL TIME

Job Description

Description

Priory Hospital Dewsbury£47,395 per annumFull-time - 40 hours per week Ready to take the next step in your nursing career?

Are you an experienced RMN ready to take on a new challenge, develop your leadership skills and make a real difference to people's lives? This is your opportunity to step into a Deputy Ward Manager role at Priory Hospital Dewsbury, where you can build on your clinical experience and take the next step in your career.

Joining the team on Jubilee Ward, you'll work alongside the Ward Manager to support the delivery of outstanding patient care, help lead and motivate the nursing team, and create a positive environment where patients are supported throughout their recovery.

Take the next step in your career: Develop your leadership and management experience in a role that allows you to grow professionally.

Make a real difference: Support men with complex mental health needs on their journey towards recovery, rehabilitation and greater independence.Take the next step in your career: Develop your leadership and management experience in a role that allows you to grow professionally.

Build your leadership skills: Play an active role in supporting the ward team, maintaining high standards of care and helping colleagues reach their potential

Put your clinical expertise to work: Use your mental health nursing experience to influence patient outcomes and deliver compassionate, person-centred care.

Be part of something meaningful: Join a team committed to making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.

You'll be an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration and the ability to meet revalidation requirements. You'll bring a passion for mental health care, strong communication skills and the confidence to support colleagues while maintaining excellent clinical standards.

Please note: This position is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or those undertaking preceptorship.

What you'll be doingAt Priory Hospital Dewsbury, you'll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to the lives of people living with complex mental health needs. We’re passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care that supports recovery, promotes independence and helps every individual reach their potential.

As Deputy Ward Manager on Jubilee Ward, you'll work closely with the Ward Manager and multidisciplinary team to lead by example, maintain high standards of clinical care and create a positive, supportive environment for both patients and colleagues. You'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the ward, supporting your team to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? This is an excellent opportunity to build on your clinical experience, strengthen your leadership and management skills, and take on greater responsibility within a supportive healthcare setting.

If you're passionate about mental health care and ready to make a difference beyond the bedside, we'd love to hear from you.

For full details of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.What you'll bring to the roleOur work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council, meeting the requirements of Revalidation (RMN qualified)

Trained Assessor/Supervisor

Clinical Supervision experience essential, training desirable

Evidence of Continued Professional Development and intent to maintain and develop Continued professional development and leadership

Good computer skills

For more information about the role, you can email

What we will give you in returnWe 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.

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

- Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)

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 PrioryPriory 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.

Company	Priory
Location	Dewsbury, England, United Kingdom
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	healthcare