Full job description Description

Priory Hospital Chelmsford
Full Time | 37.5 hours per week | Site based
Salary is £43,014 - £46,314 per annum dependent on experience

Registered Mental Health Nurse with at least at least 18 months to two years of post-registration experience
This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.

Priory Hospital Chelmsfordis looking to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to join the team.

Priory Hospital Chelmsford, Chelmsford, Essex is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment centre providing inpatient and outpatient services for adults and young people, including autism and ADHD assessments. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes nearby and Chelmsford railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the hospital. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
What you’ll be doing

As Deputy Ward Manager on our Private Acute Ward, you will become part of a compassionate and dedicated team committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of adults. We take a personalised and therapeutic approach, using evidence-based interventions to help adults build resilience, develop confidence, and move towards a healthier and more positive future. As a valued member of the team, you will play an integral role in each adults recovery journey, supporting the assessment and delivery of individualised care plans while promoting dignity, safety, and emotional wellbeing.
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What you’ll bring to the role

Essential *Hold current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) along with Mental Health. The candidate should also have at least 18 months to two years of post-registration experience.
*Demonstrate a strong commitment to continued professional development, including ongoing growth in leadership capabilities. Solid computer skills are important for this role.

Desirable *Experience in clinical supervision experience is desirable.

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.
About Priory
Priory is the UK’s 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 children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi 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.

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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.