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Deputy Ward Manager

Priory Healthcare

The closing date is 31 December 2024

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager on one of our acute wards at Priory Hospital Preston.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate for this role will:

  • Provide senior nursing leadership to the ward nursing team in support of the Ward Manager.
  • Have a degree of clinical experience and leadership that provides expertise and confidence to the nursing team and ward overall.
  • Have defined delegated responsibilities from the ward manager, protected time for deputy ward manager duties and have supervisory responsibilities for an agreed group of staff.

About us

Set within lush and green hospital grounds, within easy reach of the M6 and M55 and with free parking on site, Priory Hospital Preston is a 38-bedded independent mental health hospital. The hospital sits within close proximity to the M6 and M55, making for excellent transport links for staff.

The hospital specialises in the management and treatment of patients experiencing an acute mental health crisis with two dedicated acute wards as well as a specialised unit to support patients with a diagnosis of an eating disorder. Services work in partnership with the NHS to provide the best quality outcomes for all patients. It has an excellent reputation for providing the highest standards of care together with an extensive range of services delivered across the three units.

An extensive clinical and nursing team work alongside therapy disciplines of Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Activity Coordinators throughout the hospital. Patients can access ward specific therapeutic programmes aimed at enhancing skills, self-care, coping strategies etc to support their admission and discharge into the community.

Forward thinking and committed to providing the best care to patients, and the best support to its employees, at Preston you'll have the chance to develop your skills through Priorys' innovative Career Pathways scheme.

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,475 to £44,648 a year + £5,000 welcome bonus

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0358-prestonDWM

Job locations

The Priory Hospital

Rosemary Lane

Bartle

Preston

PR4 0HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be successful as Deputy Ward Manager, you'll need:

First level Registered Nurse (RMN)

Clinical supervision experience is essential, training is desirable

Evidence of CPD and intent to maintain and develop CPD and leadership.

Good computer skills

Experience in Acute Mental Health

At Least 3 years, or equivalent post registration experience.

Mentorship desirable however training could be provided

For your hard work and dedication to Priory, we will offer you a wide range of benefits:

  • Excellent salary
  • Free on-site parking
  • Supplemented meals
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • 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 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
  • Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Additional benefits for nurses at Preston:

  • Welcome bonus
  • Fully funded DBS
  • Fully funded NMC registration
  • Return to Practice support
  • Mentorship experience
  • CPD top up
  • Management and Leadership development opportunities

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be successful as Deputy Ward Manager, you'll need:

First level Registered Nurse (RMN)

Clinical supervision experience is essential, training is desirable

Evidence of CPD and intent to maintain and develop CPD and leadership.

Good computer skills

Experience in Acute Mental Health

At Least 3 years, or equivalent post registration experience.

Mentorship desirable however training could be provided

For your hard work and dedication to Priory, we will offer you a wide range of benefits:

  • Excellent salary
  • Free on-site parking
  • Supplemented meals
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • 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 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
  • Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Additional benefits for nurses at Preston:

  • Welcome bonus
  • Fully funded DBS
  • Fully funded NMC registration
  • Return to Practice support
  • Mentorship experience
  • CPD top up
  • Management and Leadership development opportunities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level Registered Nurse (RMN)
  • Clinical supervision experience
  • At Least 3 years, or equivalent post registration experience
  • Experience in Acute Mental Health

Desirable

  • Mentorship desirable however training could be provided
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level Registered Nurse (RMN)
  • Clinical supervision experience
  • At Least 3 years, or equivalent post registration experience
  • Experience in Acute Mental Health

Desirable

  • Mentorship desirable however training could be provided

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

The Priory Hospital

Rosemary Lane

Bartle

Preston

PR4 0HB


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

The Priory Hospital

Rosemary Lane

Bartle

Preston

PR4 0HB


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR & Resourcing Administrator

Michelle Park

michellepark@priorygroup.com

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,475 to £44,648 a year + £5,000 welcome bonus

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0358-prestonDWM

Job locations

The Priory Hospital

Rosemary Lane

Bartle

Preston

PR4 0HB


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