Priory
Deputy Ward Manager Acute
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Deputy Ward Manager Acute
Clinical Nurse - Acute Mental Health & Eating Disorders
Application Deadline: 2 August 2026 Department: Nursing Location: Priory Hospital Preston, Bartle, near Preston Compensation: £43,014 per year (Full Time - 37.5 hours per week)
About the Role
Priory Hospital Preston serves adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders. The department operates across four wards and is easily accessible via bus, rail, or the M55 motorway.
This dynamic role offers the opportunity to work within a compassionate, multidisciplinary team that prioritises person-centred care. Each day presents a chance to contribute to therapeutic progress, foster resilience, and enhance patient wellbeing through evidence-based interventions.
Responsibilities
As part of our nursing team, you’ll be responsible for:
- Delivering safe, high-quality, and person-centred nursing care in line with best practices.
- Leading clinical shifts and coordinating patient care delivery within the ward.
- Supporting, supervising, and developing junior staff and student nurses.
- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to deliver positive patient outcomes.
- Executing clinical risk assessments and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Acting as Named Nurse and deputising for the Ward Manager as required.
- Contributing to quality improvement initiatives, staff professional development, and recruitment.
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Requirements
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with active NMC registration.
- Minimum of 18–24 months post-registry clinical experience.
- Mental health and/or learning disability nursing experience.
- Experience leading clinical shifts and supervising nursing teams.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Commitment to person-centred care and evidence-based practice.
- Proof of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Competent IT and documentation skills.
Beneficial
- Experience in Deputy Ward Manager, Charge Nurse, or Senior Staff Nurse roles.
- Training or certification as a Practice Assessor/Clinical Supervisor.
- Experience providing clinical supervision, recruitment, appraisals, and staff development.
- Management, leadership, or divisional qualifications.
- Familiarity with quality improvement, governance, and regulatory compliance.
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Benefits
Priory is invested in your success and growth. Our comprehensive commitment includes:
- Career development: Regular career conversations, pathways into leadership and qualified clinical roles, and Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel funding.
- Flexibility: Free on-site parking, enhanced maternity pay, and a birthday holiday (extra day of annual leave).
- Support benefits: Contributory pension scheme, flexible benefits including gym membership, IT devices, and private healthcare.
- Recognition and rewards: Long service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses.
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