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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Deputy Ward Manager

Priorygroup Hassocks, West Sussex On-site senior Full-time

Salary

Up to 44,433 per annum

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Description

Priory Hospital Burgess Hill has an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager with active registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council to join our team on our PICU ward.

As a Deputy Ward Manager, you will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating shifts, acting as named or associate nurse, delivering and evaluating therapeutic interventions, supporting multidisciplinary working, and helping patients develop coping strategies.
  • Supervising, mentoring, and developing colleagues and student nurses, providing clinical supervision, supporting safe staffing, and contributing to recruitment and retention.
  • Undertaking ward leadership responsibilities, deputising for the Ward Manager when required, and promoting a positive culture of learning, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology, and private healthcare
  • 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

Skills

Required

  • Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
  • At least 18 Months – 2 years’ experience post-registration
  • Demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality

Nice to have

  • Experience in a PICU setting

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/8d48dcdf-e917-4fff-ae00-130416970d31

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