Deputy Ward Manager

Priory Group; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Deputy Ward Manager to join the team at Priory Hospital Dewsbury. This full-time role involves overseeing patient care and supporting junior staff, requiring an active RMN qualification. The successful candidate will ensure a safe environment and assist in the recovery of patients with mental health disorders. The company offers extensive training, career development, and perks including free on-site parking and enhanced maternity pay.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Gym membership discounts

Access to development opportunities

Professional qualification sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Registered mental health nurse with active Nursing Midwifery Council membership.
• Experience in clinical supervision and professional development.
• Ability to maintain and develop leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Assess and manage risks within the working environment.
• Supervise and guide junior staff on patient care activities.

Skills

Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council

Clinical Supervision experience

Good computer skills

Education

RMN qualified

Job description

Deputy Ward Manager

Application Deadline: 31 December 2025

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Dewsbury

Compensation: £39,847 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Dewsbury is looking to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to join the team on the Jubilee Ward. This is a full time position of 40 hours per week. Based in the residential area of Earlsheaton, West Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Dewsbury provides level 2 rehabilitation services divided into two wards. Care is for male patients who have mental health disorders and we also offer neuropsychiatry support, support for older people and dementia, community-focused rehabilitation, and support for severe and enduring mental health.

Although Dewsbury is not a 24/7 acute hospital, we are well-placed to provide support to acute patients within our dementia services, for those who require an alternative setting to an acute psychiatric ward. Admissions can also take place due to other placement breakdowns (either from their home or other care environment), or from prison settings.

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. 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.

• Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council, meeting the requirements of Revalidation (RMN qualified)
• Trained Assessor/Supervisor
• Clinical Supervision experience essential, training desirable
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development and intent to maintain and develop Continued professional development and leadership
• Good computer 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 days 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.