Description
Priory Hospital Bristol has an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager to join our team on our Acute ward.
As a Senior Nurse, you will lead and support the nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care within a therapeutic environment. You will oversee clinical risks, promote equality and inclusion, ensure safe staffing, and maintain compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating shifts and delivering therapeutic interventions
- Supporting multidisciplinary working and supervising colleagues
- Mentoring junior and student nurses
- Undertaking ward leadership duties and providing clinical supervision
- Deputising for the Ward Manager when required
- Contributing to staff recruitment and retention, promoting a positive culture of learning and professional development
The role requires:
- Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council, meeting the requirements of Revalidation
- At least 18 months to 2 years' experience post-registration, with demonstrable expertise within a clinical specialty
- Experience in an Acute setting is beneficial
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- 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, such as gym membership, IT technology, and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership and management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses