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Priory Hospital Preston, Rosemary Lane, Bartle, Preston, PR4 0HBPriory Group Division Hours 37.5Vacancy Type Permanent - Full TimeJob Advert - Division Information Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. We enable our patients with mental health illnesses to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.Job Advert Location Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager on one of our acute wards.The ideal candidate for this role will:Provide senior nursing leadership to the ward nursing team in support of the Ward Manager.Have a degree of clinical experience and leadership that provides expertise and confidence to the nursing team and ward overall.Have defined delegated responsibilities from the ward manager, protected time for deputy ward manager duties, and supervisory responsibilities for an agreed group of staff.Requirements for Success as Deputy Ward ManagerFirst level Registered Nurse (RMN)Clinical supervision experience is essential; training is desirableEvidence of CPD and a commitment to maintaining and developing CPD and leadership skillsExperience in Acute Mental HealthAt least 3 years or equivalent post-registration experienceMentorship experience is desirable; training can be providedJob Role Description The Priory Hospital Preston has established an excellent reputation for offering calming and recovery-focused residential treatment for up to 50 service users.Division DBS Information About Us From education to hospitals, care homes, and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term, and respite mental healthcare.The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes.Disclosure All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr