Deputy Ward Manager-Acute
About this job
Job Advert Skip to main content
document.body.className = ((document.body.className) ? document.body.className + ' js-enabled' : 'js-enabled');
Cookies on NHS Jobs
We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site.
To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose.
Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies
Menu
Menu Close menu
BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service.
Priory Healthcare Deputy Ward Manager-Acute
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
Youll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesnt involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Details
Date posted
20 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£43,014 to £46,314 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
563255
Job locations
Rosemary Lane
Bartle
Preston
PR4 0HB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Preston
£46,314 per year
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Preston has an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager to join our team.
Based in Bartle, near Preston, Priory Hospital Preston is a 50-bedded mental health hospital, offering an extensive range of services, delivered across four wards. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders, and specialise in the management and treatment of these conditions.
Priorys acute services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Preston
£46,314 per year
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Preston has an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager to join our team.
Based in Bartle, near Preston, Priory Hospital Preston is a 50-bedded mental health hospital, offering an extensive range of services, delivered across four wards. We can support adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders, and specialise in the management and treatment of these conditions.
Priorys acute services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification and significant experience in a healthcare leadership role.
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality, safeguarding and regulatory standards.
- Proven experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong communication, decision-making and people management skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience within mental health, complex care or a similar healthcare setting.
- Experience working within a regulated healthcare environment, ideally with CQC.
- Experience managing budgets, performance and service improvement.
- Experience of working at senior management or Hospital/Service Director level.
Qualification
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification and significant experience in a healthcare leadership role.
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality, safeguarding and regulatory standards.
- Proven experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong communication, decision-making and people management skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience within mental health, complex care or a similar healthcare setting.
- Experience working within a regulated healthcare environment, ideally with CQC.
- Experience managing budgets, performance and service improvement.
- Experience of working at senior management or Hospital/Service Director level.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Priory Healthcare
Address
Rosemary Lane
Bartle
Preston
PR4 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Priory Healthcare
Address
Rosemary Lane
Bartle
Preston
PR4 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Ward Manager-Acute
Steven Wallace
Details
Date posted
20 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£43,014 to £46,314 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
563255
Job locations
Rosemary Lane
Bartle
Preston
PR4 0HB
United Kingdom
Privacy notice
Priory Healthcare's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
Support links
© Crown copyright
Market insight
Explore related jobs
Similar jobs
See all similar jobsConsultant Psychiatrist- Eating Disorders
Speciality Doctor
Accounts Administrator (Fixed Term 12-Months)
Joiner Multi Trade
V06107 - Senior Project Controller
V06382 | DevOps Engineer
Frequently asked questions
What salary can I expect?
This listing does not show a salary. Similar roles in Preston often pay around 45 385 £ (median of 110 offers).
How do I apply for this job?
Open the original source page and contact the employer there. Finder never charges job seekers.
Are these jobs up to date?
Yes. Finder regularly refreshes vacancies from public sources and removes closed offers.