Deputy Ward Manager- PICU Ward

Role overview

Role responsibilities

• Provide senior nursing leadership and help maintain a safe, therapeutic, and inclusive ward environment.
• Apply policies, statutory requirements, and governance frameworks; manage risks and safe staffing and skill mix.
• Support staff CPD, mandatory training, appraisal, performance management, and clinical supervision.
• Support junior staff and student nurses and promote learning and development.
• Implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions, patient involvement, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary working and risk management; act as Named Nurse and Associate Nurse.
• Lead shifts and ward lead roles and deputise for the Ward Manager when required.
• Support recruitment and retention and follow applicable policies and procedures.

Essential requirements

• Active Nursing and Midwifery Council registration.
• At least 18 months to 2 years of post-registration experience.
• Demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality.

Beneficial experience

• Experience in a PICU setting is beneficial.

Salary and benefits

• Salary is £43,014–£46,314; the source does not state the pay cadence.
• Benefits include enhanced maternity pay, an additional birthday annual leave day, a contributory pension, flexible benefits, development opportunities, qualification sponsorship, leadership development, long-service awards, and referral bonuses.

Workplace

• The role is based at Priory Hospital Barnt Green. Access to a vehicle or ability to drive is recommended because of the semi-rural location.