Priory Healthcare

Deputy Ward Manager

Priory Healthcare View all jobs


Inner London, Greater London
Permanent
Paediatrician
GBP 43,134 - 46,433 per year

Posted 25 day(s) ago

Reference: 574421


Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide senior nursing leadership and support the Ward Manager in the day-to-day running of the ward
  • Lead and supervise nursing staff, supporting their development, clinical supervision and performance
  • Act as a shift leader, ensuring safe staffing, effective risk management and high standards of patient care.
  • Support the MDT, oversee therapeutic care and deputise for the Ward Manager when required.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

About us

Priory 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.

Details
Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,134 to £46,433 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

574421

Job locations

Ramsdale Park, Calverton Road

Arnold

Nottinghamshire

NG5 8PT

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Arnold

£43,134 - £46,433 per annum

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Arnold has an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager to join our team.

Based in the village of Calverton, in Nottingham and set in extensive grounds, Priory Hospital Arnold is an inpatient acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU), for males and females struggling with a wide range of mental health conditions.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Arnold

£43,134 - £46,433 per annum

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Arnold has an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager to join our team.

Based in the village of Calverton, in Nottingham and set in extensive grounds, Priory Hospital Arnold is an inpatient acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU), for males and females struggling with a wide range of mental health conditions.

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
  • Active NMC registration.
  • At least 18 months2 years post-registration experience.
  • Experience within a relevant clinical speciality.
  • Experience providing clinical supervision.
Desirable
  • Previous leadership or senior nursing experience.
  • Trained Assessor/Supervisor.
  • Experience supporting staff development, appraisals and CPD.
  • Experience working within a mental health or learning disability setting.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
  • Active NMC registration.
  • At least 18 months2 years post-registration experience.
  • Experience within a relevant clinical speciality.
  • Experience providing clinical supervision.
Desirable
  • Previous leadership or senior nursing experience.
  • Trained Assessor/Supervisor.
  • Experience supporting staff development, appraisals and CPD.
  • Experience working within a mental health or learning disability setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 details
Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Ramsdale Park, Calverton Road

Arnold

Nottinghamshire

NG5 8PT

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Ramsdale Park, Calverton Road

Arnold

Nottinghamshire

NG5 8PT

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)