Job Description
Deputy Ward Manager Acute
Application Deadline: 2 August 2026
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Preston
Compensation: £43,014 / year
Priory Hospital Preston
£43,014 per annum
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Preston, Bartle, near Preston is a mental health hospital offering services for adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders across four wards. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes and Preston railway station nearby. The M55 motorway is also easily accessible.
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.
- Deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred nursing care within the ward.
- Lead clinical shifts and coordinate the day-to-day delivery of patient care.
- Support, supervise, and develop junior staff and student nurses.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Assess and manage clinical risks, ensuring compliance with policies and best practice.
- Act as a Named Nurse and deputise for the Ward Manager when required.
- Contribute to quality improvement, staff development, and recruitment activities.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
- Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with a valid NMC registration.
- Minimum 18–24 months' post-registration clinical experience.
- Experience working within a mental health and/or learning disability setting.
- Previous experience leading shifts and supervising a nursing team.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Good IT and documentation skills.
The following experience would be beneficial
- Previous experience in a Deputy Ward Manager, Charge Nurse or Senior Staff Nurse role.
- Trained Practice Assessor/Supervisor.
- Experience providing Clinical Supervision.
- Leadership or management training/qualification.
- Experience supporting recruitment, appraisals and staff development.
- Knowledge of quality improvement, governance and regulatory standards.
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.
