Priory
Interim Deputy Ward Manager- 18 Months PICU Ward
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Department: Nursing
Location: Priory Hospital Barnt Green
Compensation: £43,014 - £46,314 / year
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Priory Hospital Barnt Green
Salary: £43,014 - £46,314
Position: Full Time role of 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Barnt Green has an opportunity for an Interim Deputy Ward Manager with an Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council to join our team on our 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.
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 Senior Nurse, you will play a key role in creating and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, their families, and visitors. You will lead by example, ensuring high standards of clinical care, effective risk management, and compliance with statutory requirements, policies, and governance frameworks. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will support the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of person-centred therapeutic interventions that empower patients to develop effective coping strategies and achieve positive outcomes. You will supervise and mentor nursing staff, contribute to their professional development, provide clinical supervision, and support junior colleagues and student nurses. In addition, you will lead shifts, act as a named nurse, undertake designated lead responsibilities within the ward, deputise for the Ward Manager when required, and contribute to the recruitment, retention, and development of a high-performing team while championing equality, diversity, inclusion, and a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
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- At least 18 Months – 2 years’ experience post-registration
- Demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality
- Communication
- Experience required in PICU environment or in forensic 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 day's 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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