Deputy Ward Manager Female Acute
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Priory Healthcare Deputy Ward Manager Female Acute
The closing date is 30 November 2026
Job summary
Priory Hospital Bristol
Salary £43,014 - £46,314 Depending on experience
Full Time role of 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Bristol has an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager with Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council to join our team on our Female Acute.
Main duties of the job
Works as a Senior Nurse within the ward, ensuring a safe, therapeutic and inclusive environment for patients, families, visitors and staff. Applies relevant policies, statutory requirements and governance frameworks, ensuring risks are assessed and managed and safe staffing and skill mix are maintained. Provides clinical leadership and supervision, supports the CPD, mandatory training, appraisal and performance management of staff, and acts as a role model for learning and development. Supports junior staff and student nurses, implements and evaluates therapeutic interventions, promotes patient involvement and collaborative problem-solving, and contributes to effective multidisciplinary working and risk management. Acts as Named Nurse and Associate Nurse, regularly leads shifts, undertakes ward lead roles, provides clinical supervision, and deputises for the Ward Manager when required. Supports recruitment and retention and consistently adheres to all national, company and local policies, standards and procedures.
About us
Priory Hospital Bristol, Stapleton, Bristol is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment service for individuals, families and couples. It provides fast access to treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions and addictions. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Stapleton and Bristol Parkway railway station approximately 23 miles from the hospital.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£43,014 to £46,314 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
575657
Job locations
Priory Hospital Bristol
Heath House Lane
Stapleton
Bristol
BS16 1EQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description, or you can contact HR at [email protected]
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description, or you can contact HR at [email protected]
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.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- At least 18 Months 2 years experience post-registration Demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality
Desirable
- Experience in an Acute setting
Requirements
Essential
- At least 18 Months 2 years experience post-registration Demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality
Desirable
- Experience in an Acute setting
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Priory Healthcare
Address
Priory Hospital Bristol
Heath House Lane
Stapleton
Bristol
BS16 1EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Priory Healthcare
Address
Priory Hospital Bristol
Heath House Lane
Stapleton
Bristol
BS16 1EQ
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 Female Acute
Maureen Mcgarrigle
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£43,014 to £46,314 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
575657
Job locations
Priory Hospital Bristol
Heath House Lane
Stapleton
Bristol
BS16 1EQ
United Kingdom
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