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Priory Hospital Chelmsford, Stump Lane, Springfield, Essex, CM1 7SJ
Priory Group Division
Hours
37.5
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert - Division Information
Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. We enable our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Responsibilities:
1. Work as Senior Nurse in a ward or equivalent area, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families, and visitors.
2. Apply relevant policies and statutory requirements within the ward and hospital governance framework and communicate these to the wider team.
3. Assess and manage risks across the environment, ensuring statutory requirements are met.
4. Promote diversity and inclusion, role modeling these values across the team.
5. Identify skill mix deficits and safe staffing levels, taking action to address them.
6. Supervise team members and contribute to their CPD, mandatory training, and appraisals, addressing performance issues as needed.
7. Act as a role model to foster a culture of learning, development, inquiry, and team vision.
8. Implement, monitor, and evaluate therapeutic interventions within the overall care program, supporting patients in developing coping strategies.
9. Support effective multidisciplinary working and collaborative problem solving, encouraging patients to take ownership of issues and develop solutions.
10. Act as named nurse for a small group of patients, serve as Associate nurse for colleagues on duty, and act as a shift leader.
11. Provide clinical supervision to nursing staff.
12. Undertake lead roles for the ward as agreed with the Ward Manager.
13. Deputize for the Ward Manager when required.
14. Adhere to all relevant standards, policies, and procedures.
Role Description:
The Deputy Ward Manager provides senior nursing leadership to support the Ward Manager, with clinical experience and leadership skills. They have delegated responsibilities, protected management time, and supervisory duties for an agreed group of staff.
Division DBS Info & About Us:
The Priory Group offers tailored, multidisciplinary treatment for individuals with complex needs across education, hospitals, care homes, and secure facilities, ensuring seamless care transitions and optimal outcomes.
Most services are publicly funded and work with commissioners to provide transparent pricing and evidence-based care.
Disclosure:
All roles require a successful DBS disclosure at an appropriate level. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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