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Deputy Ward Manager- Eating Disorders

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager on our 10 bed Eating Disorder ward. You'll be providing senior nursing leadership to the ward nursing team in support of the ward manager.

Main duties of the job

The role involves:

  • Providing senior nursing leadership to the ward nursing team in support of the Ward Manager.
  • They will have a degree of clinical experience and leadership that provides expertise and confidence to the nursing team and ward overall.
  • They will have defined delegated responsibilities from the ward manage, protected time for their deputy ward manager duties and have supervisory responsibilities for an agreed group of staff.

About us

Priory Hospital Preston is a 38-bedded independent mental health hospital, specialising in the management and treatment of acute mental ill health and eating disorders. Opened in 1998, the hospital has established an excellent reputation for providing the highest standards of care together with an extensive range of services delivered across three units:

  • Bartle Ward 10-bedded eating disorders
  • Cottam Ward 12-bedded acute mental health
  • Rosemary Ward 16-bedded acute mental health

The Bartle Unit provides effective individualised programmes of care for the successful treatment of anorexia, bulimia and other related conditions.

This unit offers a range of facilities, services and expertise including:

  • A well established, welcoming environment
  • Quality Network for Eating Disorders (QED) accreditation

Details

Date posted

25 April 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,475 to £44,648 a year £3,000 welcome bonus

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0358-AMY-0055

Job locations

The Priory Hospital

Rosemary Lane

Bartle

Preston

PR4 0HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

This role involves:

  • Providing senior nursing leadership to the ward nursing team in support of the Ward Manager.
  • They will have a degree of clinical experience and leadership that provides expertise and confidence to the nursing team and ward overall.
  • They will have defined delegated responsibilities from the ward manage, protected time for their deputy ward manager duties and have supervisory responsibilities for an agreed group of staff.

For your hard work and dedication to Priory, we will offer you a wide range of benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years of service and 30 days after 10 years service)
  • Birthday Leave
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Opportunities to develop and train in a wide variety of care settings
  • Support and training from the beginning of your career
  • Free car parking
  • Flexible working
  • Supplemented meals
  • Access to Employee Assistant programme and other wellness programmes
  • Employee benefits scheme (e.g. discounted shopping vouchers, interest free Apple Products loan scheme)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role involves:

  • Providing senior nursing leadership to the ward nursing team in support of the Ward Manager.
  • They will have a degree of clinical experience and leadership that provides expertise and confidence to the nursing team and ward overall.
  • They will have defined delegated responsibilities from the ward manage, protected time for their deputy ward manager duties and have supervisory responsibilities for an agreed group of staff.

For your hard work and dedication to Priory, we will offer you a wide range of benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years of service and 30 days after 10 years service)
  • Birthday Leave
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Opportunities to develop and train in a wide variety of care settings
  • Support and training from the beginning of your career
  • Free car parking
  • Flexible working
  • Supplemented meals
  • Access to Employee Assistant programme and other wellness programmes
  • Employee benefits scheme (e.g. discounted shopping vouchers, interest free Apple Products loan scheme)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • First level Registered Nurse (RMN)
  • Experience within an Eating disorder setting
  • Clinical supervision experience essential
  • Evidence of CPD and intent to maintain and develop CPD and leadership
  • Good computer skills
  • Experience in Acute Mental Health
  • At Least 18 months, or equivalent post registration experience preferred
  • Mentorship desirable however training could be provided
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • First level Registered Nurse (RMN)
  • Experience within an Eating disorder setting
  • Clinical supervision experience essential
  • Evidence of CPD and intent to maintain and develop CPD and leadership
  • Good computer skills
  • Experience in Acute Mental Health
  • At Least 18 months, or equivalent post registration experience preferred
  • Mentorship desirable however training could be provided

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

The Priory Hospital

Rosemary Lane

Bartle

Preston

PR4 0HB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

The Priory Hospital

Rosemary Lane

Bartle

Preston

PR4 0HB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR & Resourcing Administrator

Michelle Park

michellepark@priorygroup.com

01772691821

Details

Date posted

25 April 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,475 to £44,648 a year £3,000 welcome bonus

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0358-AMY-0055

Job locations

The Priory Hospital

Rosemary Lane

Bartle

Preston

PR4 0HB


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