Deputy Ward Manager

Deputy Ward Manager

Reference

PRI100175

Location

Priory Hospital Dorking, South Terrace, Harrowlands Park, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2RA

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£43,014 - £46,314 DOE plus £5,000 welcome bonus

Hours

37.50 hours per week.

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert - Division Information

Are you?

• A driven and dynamic Nurse?
• An experienced RMN wanting to take the next step in your career?
• Wanting to make a difference to someone's life?
• Ready for a new challenge?
• Wanting to work with the best nurses in the UK?

We are seeking talented and experienced NMC registered nurses who are keen to progress their career and feel that they have the potential management and leadership capability demanded by the role of Deputy Ward Manager.

The successful applicants will assist with the clinical development of the ward through managing staff and monitoring clinical standards and practice. They will work closely with the Ward Manager to achieve ward targets and deliver high quality patient care.

As Deputy Ward Manager, your role will be to co-ordinate the quality and management of nursing care, patient care and the clinical environment. Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and undertake direct patient care. Manage and direct the delivery of clinical services within a ward or unit, ensuring it complies with statutory regulations, current legislation and meets quality standards.

To be successful as Deputy Ward Manager you will need to have:

• A relevant healthcare qualification, preferably a qualified mental health nurse.
• At Least 2 years post qualifying experience.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working within in an acute admissions environment.

In return for your hard work, we are offering you:

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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 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

About the Hospital

Priory Hospital Dorking is an 18 male acute admission hospital.

Our comprehensive multi-disciplinary team pride our selves on our ability to work both with enduring mental illness but also those who struggle with regulating emotions, acts of impulsivity and managing relationships.

The hospital is set in picturesque grounds overlooking the Surrey Hills and has extensive facilities including onsite Gym, Purpose Built OT Kitchen aswell as Occupational Facililties. You will also have free access to the onsite gym facilities.

Division DBS info

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.

As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes. Apply

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Description

Deputy_Ward_Manager_2021.pdf

Closing Date

30/04/2025