Deputy Ward Manager

Priory Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cardiff is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager to join their team. This full-time position focuses on supporting patients with personality disorders and mental health diagnoses. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care plans and ensuring a therapeutic environment. Candidates must be NMC registered and have experience in clinical supervision. Competitive salary and benefits offered including free parking and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Must have essential experience in clinical supervision.
• Minimum of 18 months to 2 years of post-registration experience.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Apply relevant policies and statutory requirements.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy

Empathy

Education

Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Job description

Deputy Ward Manager

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Cardiff

Compensation: £43,134 - £46,433 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Cardiff is looking to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to join the team. Our shift pattern is: 07:45 - 19:30. This is a full‑time role of 37.5 hours a week.

Located just a few miles outside Cardiff, South Wales, Priory Hospital Cardiff supports the NHS by offering low secure services for males and females with a personality disorder, a learning disability or a mental health diagnosis. Care is provided across three bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs), each offering specialist, tailored treatment in the least restrictive environment possible.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team that is 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. 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 communicate 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‑modeling these across the team.

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 ideal candidate will hold active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and meet all Revalidation requirements. They should be a trained Assessor or Supervisor, with essential experience in clinical supervision and a commitment to ongoing professional development, including maintaining and enhancing their clinical and leadership skills. Strong computer literacy is required, along with at least 18 months to 2 years of post‑registration experience. The candidate must also demonstrate expertise within their clinical specialty and possess excellent communication skills.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail].

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
• Birthday Holiday – Your birthday as an extra day of annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• 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.