Job summaryFor more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description, or you can contact the hospital HR at are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.Main duties of the jobWorks as a Senior Nurse within the ward, ensuring a safe, therapeutic and inclusive environment for patients, families, visitors and staff. Applies relevant policies, statutory requirements and governance frameworks, ensuring risks are assessed and managed and safe staffing and skill mix are maintained. Provides clinical leadership and supervision, supports the CPD, mandatory training, appraisal and performance management of staff, and acts as a role model for learning and development. Supports junior staff and student nurses, implements and evaluates therapeutic interventions, promotes patient involvement and collaborative problem-solving, and contributes to effective multidisciplinary working and risk management. Acts as Named Nurse and Associate Nurse, regularly leads shifts, undertakes ward lead roles, provides clinical supervision, and deputises for the Ward Manager when required. Supports recruitment and retention and consistently adheres to all national, company and local policies, standards and procedures.About usPriory Hospital Barnt Green, Barnt Green, Birmingham is a purpose-built hospital providing mental health support for adults and young people, including specialist therapy and psychiatry, as well as private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with Barnt Green railway station approximately 12 miles from the hospital and local bus routes serving the surrounding area. Due to the semi-rural location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check. DetailsDate posted06 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
43,014 to 46,314 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number Job locationsPriory Hospital Barnt Green Warren LaneBirminghamWest MidlandsB45 8ERUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPriory Hospital Barnt GreenSalary 43,014 - 46,314Full-time role of 37.5 hours per weekPriory Hospital Barnt Greenhas an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager with an active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council to join our team on our female PICU ward. Priory Hospital Barnt Green, Barnt Green, Birmingham is a purpose-built hospital providing mental health support for adults and young people, including specialist therapy and psychiatry, as well as private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with Barnt Green railway station approximately 12 miles from the hospital and local bus routes serving the surrounding area. Due to the semi-rural location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPriory Hospital Barnt GreenSalary 43,014 - 46,314Full-time role of 37.5 hours per weekPriory Hospital Barnt Greenhas an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager with an active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council to join our team on our female PICU ward. Priory Hospital Barnt Green, Barnt Green, Birmingham is a purpose-built hospital providing mental health support for adults and young people, including specialist therapy and psychiatry, as well as private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with Barnt Green railway station approximately 12 miles from the hospital and local bus routes serving the surrounding area. Due to the semi-rural location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.Person Specification
Requirements
EssentialAt least 18 Months 2 years experience post-registration; demonstrable expertise within a clinical specialityDesirableExperience in an PICU setting
Person Specification
Requirements
EssentialAt least 18 Months 2 years experience post-registration; demonstrable expertise within a clinical specialityDesirableExperience in an PICU settingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer namePriory HealthcareAddressPriory Hospital Barnt Green Warren LaneBirminghamWest MidlandsB45 8ERUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePriory HealthcareAddressPriory Hospital Barnt Green Warren LaneBirminghamWest MidlandsB45 8ERUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Deputy Ward Manager- PICU Ward in Birmingham employer: National Health Service
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