Deputy Ward Manager-Acute

Job summaryYoull be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.Main duties of the job Works as Senior Nurse in a Ward or equivalent area ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, their families and visitors. Apply relevant policies and statutory requirements within the ward and hospital framework of governance and communicates requirements to the wider team.Ensures that risk is assessed and managed across the immediate and wider working environment and that statutory requirements are met. Respects and applies the requirements of diversity and inclusion, promoting and role modelling these across the team. About usPriory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.We 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.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 posted12 November 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary 47,395 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number585068Job locationsRosemary LaneBartlePrestonPR4 0HBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPriory Hospital Preston 43,014 - 46,314 per annum Full Time - 37.5 hours per weekPriory Hospital Preston has an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager to join our team.Based in Bartle, near Preston, Priory Hospital Preston is a 50-bedded mental health hospital, offering an extensive range of services, delivered across four wards. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders, and specialise in the management and treatment of these conditions.Priorys acute services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas. Job description Job responsibilitiesPriory Hospital Preston 43,014 - 46,314 per annum Full Time - 37.5 hours per weekPriory Hospital Preston has an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager to join our team.Based in Bartle, near Preston, Priory Hospital Preston is a 50-bedded mental health hospital, offering an extensive range of services, delivered across four wards. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders, and specialise in the management and treatment of these conditions.Priorys acute services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.Person Specification Essential EssentialRegistered mental health or learning disability nurseRelevant professional qualification and significant experience in a healthcare leadership role.Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality, safeguarding and regulatory standards. Proven experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication, decision-making and people management skills.DesirablePrevious experience within mental health, complex care or a similar healthcare setting.Experience working within a regulated healthcare environment, ideally with CQC. Experience managing budgets, performance and service improvement. Experience of working at senior management or Hospital/Service Director level. Person Specification Essential EssentialRegistered mental health or learning disability nurseRelevant professional qualification and significant experience in a healthcare leadership role.Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality, safeguarding and regulatory standards. Proven experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication, decision-making and people management skills.DesirablePrevious experience within mental health, complex care or a similar healthcare setting.Experience working within a regulated healthcare environment, ideally with CQC. Experience managing budgets, performance and service improvement. Experience of working at senior management or Hospital/Service Director level.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.Employer detailsEmployer namePriory HealthcareAddressRosemary LaneBartlePrestonPR4 0HBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePriory HealthcareAddressRosemary LaneBartlePrestonPR4 0HBUnited KingdomEmployer's website