Job summary
Are you ready to be part of a transformative new service thats redefining mental health care? We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join the team. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were excited to launch a 26-bed nurse-led residential service designed to support adults with enduring mental health conditions who no longer require hospital-level care. Located within the serene grounds of Burton Park, this innovative model offers a safe, therapeutic, and homely environment with 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitative support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were excited to launch a 26-bed nurse-led residential service designed to support adults with enduring mental health conditions who no longer require hospital-level care. Located within the serene grounds of Burton Park, this innovative model offers a safe, therapeutic, and homely environment with 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitative support.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- The ideal candidate will need to be a Registered Mental Health Nurse registered with the NMC and have at least 18 Months 2 years experience post-registration along with demonstrable expertise within a clinical specialty. You will need to demonstrate an up-to-date working knowledge of all regulatory and procedural requirements related to the management of the service and service user support plans, ensuring full compliance with both internal and external standards, as evidenced through inspections, monitoring visits, and audits. They will have proven experience in overseeing key areas of service provision and be capable of taking overall responsibility for the service in the managers absence, including coordinating and delivering high-quality support to service users.
Desirable
- A sound understanding of budgets is desirable, along with the ability to develop and implement effective marketing plans. Additionally, the candidate should recognise the value of public relations activity and its positive impact within a care home environment.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- The ideal candidate will need to be a Registered Mental Health Nurse registered with the NMC and have at least 18 Months 2 years experience post-registration along with demonstrable expertise within a clinical specialty. You will need to demonstrate an up-to-date working knowledge of all regulatory and procedural requirements related to the management of the service and service user support plans, ensuring full compliance with both internal and external standards, as evidenced through inspections, monitoring visits, and audits. They will have proven experience in overseeing key areas of service provision and be capable of taking overall responsibility for the service in the managers absence, including coordinating and delivering high-quality support to service users.
Desirable
- A sound understanding of budgets is desirable, along with the ability to develop and implement effective marketing plans. Additionally, the candidate should recognise the value of public relations activity and its positive impact within a care home environment.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).