About this role
Job summary
Priory Hospital Bristol
Salary | £43,014 - £46,314
Full-time role of 37.5 hours.
Priory Hospital Bristol has an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager to join our team on our mixed Acute Ward. We have an exciting opportunity to join our brand-new mixed acute ward at Priory Bristol. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and passionate multidisciplinary team, helping to shape a new service from the ground up while delivering outstanding, recovery-focused care to adults experiencing acute mental health needs. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, develop your skills, and contribute to a supportive and innovative environment, this could be the role for you
Main duties of the job
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.
As a Deputy Ward Manager, you will provide strong clinical leadership within the ward, ensuring a safe, therapeutic and inclusive environment for patients, families and staff. You will lead and support the nursing team, promoting high standards of care, effective risk management, multidisciplinary working and evidence-based practice. You will supervise and develop staff, support junior and student nurses, contribute to clinical supervision and take responsibility for agreed ward lead roles. You will also act as Named Nurse and shift leader, deputise for the Ward Manager when required, and support recruitment and retention, while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, policies and governance standards.
About us
Priory Hospital Bristol, Stapleton, Bristol is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment service for individuals, families and couples. It provides fast access to treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions and addictions. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Stapleton and Bristol Parkway railway station approximately 23 miles from the hospital.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Requirements Essential
Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council, At least 18 Months 2 years experience post-registration RMN and RNLD qualified
Desirable
Experience working in an Acute setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Priory Healthcare
Address Priory Hospital Bristol
Heath House Lane
Stapleton
Bristol
BS16 1EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)