Job Description

Deputy Manager

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Melton Place

Compensation: £40,085 / year

Are you ready to be part of a transformative new service that’s redefining mental health care? We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join the team. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week.

We’re excited to launch a 26-bed nurse-led residential service designed to support adults with enduring mental health conditions who no longer require hospital-level care. Located within the serene grounds of Burton Park, this innovative model offers a safe, therapeutic, and homely environment with 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitative support.

What you'll be doing

As a Deputy Ward Manager, you will play a pivotal role in:

• Working as Senior Nurse ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, their families and visitors.
• Appling relevant policies and statutory requirements within framework of governance and communicates requirements to the wider team.
• Ensuring that risk is assessed and managed across the immediate and wider working environment and that statutory requirements are met.
• Respect and apply the requirements of diversity and inclusion, promoting and role modelling these across the team.

What you'll bring to the role

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.

NMC required. You will have at least 18 Months – 2 years’ experience post-registration along with demonstrable expertise within a clinical specialty.

What we will give you in return

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.