Deputy Ward Manager

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Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Job Advert Location Description

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

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.

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

Job Advert Role Description

The Priory Hospital Preston has established an excellent reputation for offering calming and recovery focused residential treatment for up to 50 service users.

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About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.

As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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