# Deputy Ward Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Priory Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-ward-manager/8eda4d4c-c4c2-4edc-90f5-107e56a1ad84 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-ward-manager/8eda4d4c-c4c2-4edc-90f5-107e56a1ad84.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Priory Healthcare - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** United Kingdom - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Salary:** £43,134 to £46,433 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T00:15:27.192Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0358-26-0224?employerCode=E0358 - **Application URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/postings/6a8920ad-2577-4e4f-acff-25eda6820bde/applications/new?utm_medium=job_board&utm_source=nhs_jobs ## Job Content ### Job summary Located just a few miles outside Cardiff, South Wales, Priory Hospital Cardiff supports the NHS by offering low secure services for males and females with a personality disorder, a learning disability or a mental health diagnosis. Care is provided across three bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs), each offering specialist, tailored treatment in the least restrictive environment possible. ### Main duties of the job You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients - Works as Senior Nurse in a Ward or equivalent area ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, their families and visitors. - Apply relevant policies and statutory requirements within the ward and hospital framework of governance and communicates requirements to the wider team. - Ensures that risk is assessed and managed across the immediate and wider working environment and that statutory requirements are met. - Respects and applies the requirements of diversity and inclusion, promoting and role modelling these across the team. ### About us Priory is the UKs 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 childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli 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. 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. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. ### Details - Date posted: 14 April 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £43,134 to £46,433 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 490105 - Job locations: Priory Hospital Cardiff, Dyfrig Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF5 5AD ### Job responsibilities Priory Hospital Cardiff is looking to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to join the team. Our Shift Pattern is: 07:45 - 19:30. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week. ## Job Details Located just a few miles outside Cardiff, South Wales, Priory Hospital Cardiff supports the NHS by offering low secure services for males and females with a personality disorder, a learning disability or a mental health diagnosis. Care is provided across three bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs), each offering specialist, tailored treatment in the least restrictive environment possible. ## Job Description You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients Works as Senior Nurse in a Ward or equivalent area ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, their families and visitors. Apply relevant policies and statutory requirements within the ward and hospital framework of governance and communicates requirements to the wider team. Ensures that risk is assessed and managed across the immediate and wider working environment and that statutory requirements are met. Respects and applies the requirements of diversity and inclusion, promoting and role modelling these across the team. ## Responsibilities Priory Hospital Cardiff is looking to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to join the team. Our Shift Pattern is: 07:45 - 19:30. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week. ## Person Specification ### Requirements **Essential** - The ideal candidate will hold active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and meet all Revalidation requirements. They should be a trained Assessor or Supervisor, with essential experience in clinical supervision and a commitment to ongoing professional development, including maintaining and enhancing their clinical and leadership skills. Strong computer literacy is required, along with at least 18 months to 2 years of post-registration experience. The candidate must also demonstrate expertise within their clinical specialty and possess excellent communication skills. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.