Deputy Ward Manager

**Priory Hospital Dewsbury
£47,395 per annum
Full-time - 40 hours per week

**Ready to take the next step in your nursing career?

Are you an experienced RMN ready to take on a new challenge, develop your leadership skills and make a real difference to people's lives? This is your opportunity to step into a Deputy Ward Manager role at Priory Hospital Dewsbury, where you can build on your clinical experience and take the next step in your career.

Joining the team on Jubilee Ward, you'll work alongside the Ward Manager to support the delivery of outstanding patient care, help lead and motivate the nursing team, and create a positive environment where patients are supported throughout their recovery.

Why apply?

• Take the next step in your career: Develop your leadership and management experience in a role that allows you to grow professionally.
• Make a real difference: Support men with complex mental health needs on their journey towards recovery, rehabilitation and greater independence.Take the next step in your career: Develop your leadership and management experience in a role that allows you to grow professionally.
• Build your leadership skills: Play an active role in supporting the ward team, maintaining high standards of care and helping colleagues reach their potential
• Put your clinical expertise to work: Use your mental health nursing experience to influence patient outcomes and deliver compassionate, person-centred care.
• Be part of something meaningful: Join a team committed to making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.

What we're looking for

You'll be an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration and the ability to meet revalidation requirements. You'll bring a passion for mental health care, strong communication skills and the confidence to support colleagues while maintaining excellent clinical standards.

Please note: This position is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or those undertaking preceptorship.

At Priory Hospital Dewsbury, you'll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to the lives of people living with complex mental health needs. We’re passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care that supports recovery, promotes independence and helps every individual reach their potential.

As Deputy Ward Manager on Jubilee Ward, you'll work closely with the Ward Manager and multidisciplinary team to lead by example, maintain high standards of clinical care and create a positive, supportive environment for both patients and colleagues. You'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the ward, supporting your team to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? This is an excellent opportunity to build on your clinical experience, strengthen your leadership and management skills, and take on greater responsibility within a supportive healthcare setting.

If you're passionate about mental health care and ready to make a difference beyond the bedside, we'd love to hear from you.

For full details of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

• Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council, meeting the requirements of Revalidation (RMN qualified)
• Trained Assessor/Supervisor
• Clinical Supervision experience essential, training desirable
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development and intent to maintain and develop Continued professional development and leadership
• Good computer skills

For more information about the role, you can email kawalrasul@priorygroup.com

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
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• 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.