Job Description
Deputy Ward Manager
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Middleton St George
Compensation: £46,314 / year
Priory Hospital Middleton St George
Up to £46,314 per annum
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Middleton St George has an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager to join our team.
Set in spacious and relaxing grounds, Priory Hospital Middleton St George, located in Darlington, County Durham, is a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities.
We accept referrals from a wide variety of public sector organisations throughout the UK, including special hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, prisons, courts, low secure units (LSUs), medium secure units (MSUs), forensic lead commissioners, social services, NHS Mental Health Trusts, GPs, the police and others.
What you'll be doing
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.
- Provide senior clinical leadership and act as a regular shift leader on the ward.
- Support the Ward Manager with the day-to-day running of the ward and deputise when required
- Lead and support nursing staff through supervision, development, training and performance management
- Act as Named Nurse for a group of patients, supporting their care, risk management and therapeutic interventions.
- Work closely with the MDT, junior nurses and students to promote high-quality patient care and positive outcomes.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
- Active NMC registration with current revalidation.
- Minimum 18 months–2 years’ post-registration experience.
- Clinical supervision experience.
- Experience within a relevant clinical speciality.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and leadership development.
- Good communication and IT skills.
The following experience would be beneficial
- Previous experience in a senior nursing or leadership role.
- Experience supervising and developing nursing staff.
- Experience supporting junior nurses and student nurses.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Trained Assessor/Supervisor qualification.
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
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- 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
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
