Deputy Ward Manager Acute

Description

Priory Hospital Preston, Bartle, near Preston is a mental health hospital offering services for adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders across four wards. The hospital is accessible by public transport, local bus routes, Preston railway station, and the M55 motorway.

Job Type: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Location: Priory Hospital Preston

Department: Nursing

Salary: £43,014 per year

Final date to receive applications: 2 August 2026

• Deliver safe, high‑quality, person‑centred nursing care within the ward.
• Lead clinical shifts and coordinate the day‑to‑day delivery of patient care.
• Support, supervise and develop junior staff and student nurses.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Assess and manage clinical risks, ensuring compliance with policies and best practice.
• Act as a Named Nurse and deputise for the Ward Manager when required.
• Contribute to quality improvement, staff development and recruitment activities.

• Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with a valid NMC registration.
• Minimum 18–24 months’ post‑registration clinical experience.
• Experience working within a mental health and/or learning disability setting.
• Previous experience leading shifts and supervising a nursing team.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Good IT and documentation skills.

• Previous experience in a Deputy Ward Manager, Charge Nurse or Senior Staff Nurse role.
• Trained Practice Assessor/Supervisor.
• Experience providing Clinical Supervision.
• Leadership or management training/qualification.
• Experience supporting recruitment, appraisals and staff development.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, governance and regulatory standards.

• Free on‑site parking.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Birthday Holiday – your birthday as an extra day of annual leave.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as 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.