Deputy Ward Manager
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Chelmsford
Compensation: £43,000 - £48,000 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Chelmsford is looking to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to join the team in the new CAMHS Ward opening. This is a full time 37.5 hours role.
Situated within three acres of landscaped grounds, Priory Hospital Chelmsford is a private hospital known for its calming, recovery-focused environment. We offer high-quality residential, day care and outpatient services for up to 56 service users.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a deputy ward manager, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
* 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.
* Identifies deficits in skill mix and safe staffing levels and acts to address these.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The role requires active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, meeting the requirements of revalidation. The candidate should be a trained assessor or supervisor, with essential clinical supervision experience and desirable related training. Evidence of continued professional development, along with a commitment to maintaining and advancing professional growth and leadership, is important. Good computer skills are also necessary. Additionally, candidates should have at least 18 months to 2 years of post-registration experience and demonstrable expertise within a clinical specialty.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
* Free on-site parking
* Supplemented meals
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
* Access to development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
* Leadership & management development
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.
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