Priory Hospital Barnt Green are looking for three clinically trained Deputy Ward Managers (RMN's and RNLD's) to work across our two NHS wards and our Private ward. Nursing in mental health has never been more challenging as we continue to provide the highest quality care in a COVID-secure and safe way, as a Deputy Ward Manager, you will take a leading role in guiding others to maintain quality care safely.

Your previous experience as a Staff Nurse and Senior Staff Nurse will help you as you lead and manage others to guide patients as they progress on their individual treatment journeys. The hospital operates a recovery focussed and trauma-informed approach so as to provide support that helps people achieve their goals taking into account their life experiences.

This is more than a job, it's a vocation. You will work alongside dedicated and supportive colleagues who share this same passion to help others. We welcome people from all backgrounds and value the contribution that your life experience, culture and world view can bring.

As a Deputy Ward Manager with Priory Group, you will receive full training, support and guidance to enable you to provide high quality care. You will be offered the opportunity to develop further enabling you to progress further in your career if you choose to do so. As part of this you will need to complete our bespoke training, including prevention & management of violence and aggression training (PMVA). You will also need to complete an enhanced DBS check (it's worth remembering that a "positive disclosure" such as a criminal record will not automatically exclude you from working with us but it is highly recommended that you talk to us about anything you think may be disclosed as early as possible).

Our Hospital is open 24 hrs a day and therefore you will need to be able to work both days and nights across all 7 days of the week. Our shifts generally run from 7:30am - 8pm for day shifts and 7:30pm - 8am for night shifts, and full time colleagues can expect to work 3 shifts per week for 3 weeks and 1 week where you will have 4 shifts (this will vary depending on the needs of Hospital), although you will be expected to work some 9am-5pm shifts. You will also have a mixture of clinical days and supernumerary days. Although you will be allocated to a specific ward, there will be times where your knowledge and skills will be required on other wards.

As well as helping you grow and develop your talent, we recognise and reward you for your contribution. To support this, we've created a comprehensive benefits package for all team members. Our benefits are flexible and tailored to the individual, but here's just some of what's on offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (plus an extra day for your birthday)
• Free parking at every site
• Health and wellbeing support through our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Pension scheme with a Priory contribution
• SMART Pensions - Opt for a slightly smaller salary and we pay an extra contribution into your pension. The result? We both save on National Insurance payments and you end up with an overall increase in your take-home pay
• Cycle scheme - Get a tax-free bike with equipment and pay monthly from your salary, generating a cost saving of up to 42%
• Computing scheme - Buy the latest technology at no more than the RRP using salary exchange whilst spreading the cost over 12 months
• Your Priory, Your Benefits - Our shopping discount site where you'll find great offers for online and in-store shopping, negotiated specially for everyone who works with us
• GymFlex - Spread the cost of an annual gym membership over 12 months and use your membership at health clubs, leisure centres, boot camps and yoga studios across the UK

Development opportunities

Our business attracts great people and we've created an environment where they can achieve great things. This starts with excellent learning and development resources. At Priory, your career progression is more than a sequence of formal training courses. It involves dynamic learning opportunities that support your performance at each stage of your career.

Find out more about the development opportunities available on the Priory Career Pathways website