Priory
Deputy Ward Manager Mixed Acute Ward
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Department: Nursing
Location: Priory Hospital Bristol
Compensation: £43,014 - £46,314 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Bristol
- Salary: £43,014 - £46,314
- Role: Full-time (37.5 hours)
Priory Hospital Bristol has an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager to join our team on our mixed Acute Ward. We have an exciting opportunity to join our brand-new mixed acute ward at Priory Bristol. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and passionate multidisciplinary team, helping to shape a new service from the ground up while delivering outstanding, recovery-focused care to adults experiencing acute mental health needs. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, develop your skills, and contribute to a supportive and innovative environment, this could be the role for you.
Priory Hospital Bristol, Stapleton, Bristol is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment service for individuals, families and couples. It provides fast access to treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions and addictions. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Stapleton and Bristol Parkway railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the hospital.
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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.
As a Deputy Ward Manager, you will:
- Provide strong clinical leadership within the ward, ensuring a safe, therapeutic and inclusive environment for patients, families and staff.
- Lead and support the nursing team, promoting high standards of care, effective risk management, multidisciplinary working and evidence-based practice.
- Supervise and develop staff, support junior and student nurses, contribute to clinical supervision and take responsibility for agreed ward lead roles.
- Act as Named Nurse and shift leader, deputise for the Ward Manager when required, and support recruitment and retention.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies and governance standards.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
- Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
- At least 18 Months – 2 years’ experience post-registration
- RMN and RNLD qualified
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The following experience would be beneficial
- Experience working in an Acute 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.
- Healthcare benefits
- Free on-site parking
- 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.
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