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Deputy Ward Manager

Priory Group

Chelmsford

On-site

GBP 43,000 - GBP 47,000

Full time

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Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for their Eating Disorder Unit at Priory Hospital Chelmsford. This full-time role requires NMC registration and significant experience in clinical supervision. You will support in assessing and implementing individual care plans, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment, and guiding nursing practices within the team. Attractive perks include on-site parking and support for professional development.

Benefits

Free on-site parking
Birthday Holiday - Extra day off
Enhanced maternity pay
Contributory pension scheme
Flexible benefits including gym membership
Access to development opportunities
Sponsorship of professional qualifications
Leadership & management development

Qualifications

  • At least 18 months to 2 years of post-registration experience.
  • Strong commitment to continued professional development.
  • Demonstrated expertise within a defined clinical specialty.

Responsibilities

  • Assist qualified staff with patient care plans.
  • Ensure a therapeutic environment for patients.
  • Communicate relevant policies to the team.

Skills

Empathy
Resilience
Solid computer skills

Education

Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Experience as a trained assessor or supervisor
Job description
Deputy Ward Manager

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Chelmsford

Compensation: £43,014 - £46,314 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Chelmsfordis looking to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to join the Eating Disorder Unit team. This is a full time 37.5 hours role.

Chelmsford is one of the UK’s leading treatment centres and is rated by former patients for its excellence, dedication and commitment, as well as producing outstanding treatment outcomes.

The hospital first opened in 1992 and since then, has established an excellent reputation for providing fast access to high quality treatment for a range of addictions as well as treatment for mental health difficulties. We offer private autism assessments for adults and children, as well as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments for young people. We also have a dedicated young people\'s mental health inpatient service, Willow Ward, which provides expert care in a supportive environment. As well as our inpatient offering for young people, we also offer a day hospital providing structured therapeutic support without the need for a full admission.

Chelmer Ward and The Lodge are private general psychiatry and addiction treatment facilities. We offer support to people in crisis with mental health issues, such as psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and trauma. The ward has a multidisciplinary team consisting of experienced consultant psychiatrists, specialty doctors, mental health nurses and therapists, who provide person-centred care, in collaboration with the patient, to allow them to maximise their recovery journey.

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.

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 have active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and meet all revalidation requirements, along with experience as a trained assessor or supervisor. They will bring essential clinical supervision experience (with formal training being desirable) and demonstrate a strong commitment to continued professional development, including ongoing growth in leadership capabilities. Solid computer skills are important for this role. The candidate should also have at least 18 months to two years of post-registration experience and be able to show clear expertise within a defined clinical specialty.

For more information about the role, you can email JessicaWilliams3@priorygroup.com

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.

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