Deputy Ward Manager

Deputy Ward Manager

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Woking

Compensation: £41,002 - £44,303 / year


Description
Priory Hospital Woking/Acute Ward
£41,002 - £44,303 depending on experience
Full Time/37.5 hours/ Expectation to work a rota including both day and night shifts
Mental Health Nurse with a minimum 2 years post-registration experience
This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses
Priory Hospital Woking has an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager to join our team on our Acute Ward.

Priory Hospital Woking is a specialist addiction, rehab and mental health service, located in Knaphill.

Due to the 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.

The Deputy Ward Manager role provides senior nursing leadership within the ward team, working closely with the Ward Manager to ensure high standards of care. 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 in Mental Health Nursing
• Minimum of 2 years' post-registration experience
• Demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality, with evidence of strong and visible positive leadership skills

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.

• 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.