Deputy Ward Manager- PICU Ward

Job summary

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Main duties of the job Works as a Senior Nurse within the ward, ensuring a safe, therapeutic and inclusive environment for patients, families, visitors and staff. Applies relevant policies, statutory requirements and governance frameworks, ensuring risks are assessed and managed and safe staffing and skill mix are maintained. Provides clinical leadership and supervision, supports the CPD, mandatory training, appraisal and performance management of staff, and acts as a role model for learning and development.

Supports junior staff and student nurses, implements and evaluates therapeutic interventions, promotes patient involvement and collaborative problem-solving, and contributes to effective multidisciplinary working and risk management. Acts as Named Nurse and Associate Nurse, regularly leads shifts, undertakes ward lead roles, provides clinical supervision, and deputises for the Ward Manager when required. Supports recruitment and retention and consistently adheres to all national, company and local policies, standards and procedures.

About us 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 12 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.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check. Details Date posted
06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
43,014 to 46,314 a year

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
592541

Job locations

Priory Hospital Barnt Green Warren Lane Birmingham West  MidlandsB
45 8ER
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Barnt Green Salary 43,014 - 46,314

Full-time role of 37.5 hours per week Priory Hospital Barnt Greenhas an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager with an active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council to join our team on our female 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 12 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Barnt Green Salary 43,014 - 46,314

Full-time role of 37.5 hours per week Priory Hospital Barnt Greenhas an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager with an active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council to join our team on our female 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 12 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.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential At least 18 Months 2 years experience post-registration; demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality

Desirable

Experience in an PICU setting
Person Specification

Requirements

Essential At least 18 Months 2 years experience post-registration; demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality

Desirable

Experience in an PICU setting

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