Deputy Ward Manager
Priory
Dewsbury · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£40,040 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Category
Healthcare and Medical
Description
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Priory
Hospital Dewsbury
Full-time | 37.5
hours per week | Site based
£40,040 / year
Active
Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council, meeting the
requirements of Revalidation (RMN
qualified)
This
role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship
nurses.
Priory
Hospital Dewsbury is looking to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to
join the team on the Jubilee Ward. This is a full time position of
40 hours per week.
Based in the
residential area of Earlsheaton, West Yorkshire, Priory Hospital
Dewsbury provides level 2 rehabilitation services divided into two
wards. Care is for male patients who have mental health disorders
and we also offer neuropsychiatry support, support for older people
and dementia, community-focused rehabilitation, and support for
severe and enduring mental health.
Although Dewsbury is not a 24/7 acute hospital, we are
well-placed to provide support to acute patients within our
dementia services, for those who require an alternative setting to
an acute psychiatric ward. Admissions can also take place due to
other placement breakdowns (either from their home or other care
environment), or from prison
settings.
What you'll be
doing
At Priory Hospital
Dewsbury, you'll join a dedicated team committed to delivering
outstanding patient care and supporting individuals on their
recovery journey. We pride ourselves on creating a safe,
therapeutic environment where patients are empowered to achieve
positive outcomes and reach their full
potential.
As Deputy
Ward Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the effective
leadership and day-to-day management of the ward. Working alongside
the Ward Manager and multidisciplinary team, you will help drive
high standards of clinical care, promote a positive patient
experience, and support the development of a motivated and skilled
workforce.
This is an
exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate nurse to
develop their leadership skills, influence service delivery, and
make a meaningful difference to the lives of those in our
care.
For full details
of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job
Description.
What you'll bring to the
role
Our work is rewarding but can
be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same!
Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the
highs and lows.
- Active Registration
with the Nursing Midwifery Council, meeting the requirements of
Revalidation (RMN qualified)
- Trained
Assessor/Supervisor
- Clinical Supervision
experience essential, training desirable
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development and intent
to maintain and develop Continued professional development and
leadership
- Good computer
skills
For more information
about the role, you can email
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.
For
agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement
here.
All roles are subject to a
successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure
and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. xwzovoh Priory
will cover the cost of a DBS
check.
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A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Priory
Hospital Dewsbury
Full-time | 37.5
hours per week | Site based
£40,040 / year
Active
Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council, meeting the
requirements of Revalidation (RMN
qualified)
This
role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship
nurses.
Priory
Hospital Dewsbury is looking to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to
join the team on the Jubilee Ward. This is a full time position of
40 hours per week.
Based in the
residential area of Earlsheaton, West Yorkshire, Priory Hospital
Dewsbury provides level 2 rehabilitation services divided into two
wards. Care is for male patients who have mental health disorders
and we also offer neuropsychiatry support, support for older people
and dementia, community-focused rehabilitation, and support for
severe and enduring mental health.
Although Dewsbury is not a 24/7 acute hospital, we are
well-placed to provide support to acute patients within our
dementia services, for those who require an alternative setting to
an acute psychiatric ward. Admissions can also take place due to
other placement breakdowns (either from their home or other care
environment), or from prison
settings.
What you'll be
doing
At Priory Hospital
Dewsbury, you'll join a dedicated team committed to delivering
outstanding patient care and supporting individuals on their
recovery journey. We pride ourselves on creating a safe,
therapeutic environment where patients are empowered to achieve
positive outcomes and reach their full
potential.
As Deputy
Ward Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the effective
leadership and day-to-day management of the ward. Working alongside
the Ward Manager and multidisciplinary team, you will help drive
high standards of clinical care, promote a positive patient
experience, and support the development of a motivated and skilled
workforce.
This is an
exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate nurse to
develop their leadership skills, influence service delivery, and
make a meaningful difference to the lives of those in our
care.
For full details
of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job
Description.
What you'll bring to the
role
Our work is rewarding but can
be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same!
Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the
highs and lows.
- Active Registration
with the Nursing Midwifery Council, meeting the requirements of
Revalidation (RMN qualified)
- Trained
Assessor/Supervisor
- Clinical Supervision
experience essential, training desirable
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development and intent
to maintain and develop Continued professional development and
leadership
- Good computer
skills
For more information
about the role, you can email
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.
For
agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement
here.
All roles are subject to a
successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure
and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. xwzovoh Priory
will cover the cost of a DBS
check.