Charge Nurse / Deputy Ward Manager

Priory Group; Usk; On-site; GBP 46,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Charge Nurse/Deputy Ward Manager for its Llanarth Court hospital. This full-time role focuses on providing care to patients with mental health conditions, ensuring their wellbeing and dignity. The qualified candidate must have a strong commitment to professional development and experience in clinical supervision. The position offers excellent support for career growth, comprehensive benefits including flexible perks, and a collaborative team environment.

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

• At least 18 months to two years’ post‑registration experience.
• Demonstrable expertise within a clinical specialty.
• 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

Empathy

Resilience

Clinical supervision

Computer skills

Education

Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Training as Assessor/Supervisor

Job description

Charge Nurse/Deputy Ward Manager

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Llanarth Court

Compensation: £46,014 - £49,314 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Llanarth Court is looking to recruit a Charge Nurse/Deputy Ward Manager to join the team. This is a full‑time role of 37.5 hours a week. The hospital, located in the rural area of Usk, Monmouthshire, offers secure services for adult males and females and provides a specialist assessment and treatment service for people with mental health conditions who present with a variety of behaviours that challenge. There is also an additional facility within the grounds of the hospital offering bespoke therapeutic placement (BTP) packages. Priory Hospital is a sector‑leading example of how a wide variety of care settings and a clear care pathway directed toward recovery can benefit all individuals.

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 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. Holds active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, meeting revalidation requirements, and is a trained Assessor/Supervisor with essential experience in providing clinical supervision. Demonstrates ongoing commitment to continued professional development, with clear evidence of maintaining and developing both clinical and leadership skills. Possesses good computer skills and has at least 18 months to two years’ post‑registration experience, with demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality.
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.