# Deputy Ward Manager - Mixed Acute at Priorygroup > Onsite · United Kingdom · Manager · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Apriorygroup%3A587306 (read 2026-11-08). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Priorygroup](https://alderhq.app/companies/priorygroup) - Location text: Priory Hospital Bristol, Bristol - Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: Priory Hospital Bristol, Bristol") - Posted: already open when tracking began; date unknown - First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-08 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/4bd3085d-1ee1-48ad-90ce-b2dd7cdd162e ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: £43k–£46k per year (from the listing's pay field) ## Description (the employer's text) Priory Hospital Bristol Salary £43,014 - £46,314 Depending on experience Full Time role of 37.5 hours per week Priory Hospital Bristol has an opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager with Active Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council to join our team on our mixed Acute. Priory Hospital Bristol, Stapleton, Bristol is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment service for individuals, families and couples. It provides fast access to treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions and addictions. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Stapleton and Bristol Parkway railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the hospital. ### Responsibilities You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. Works as a Senior Nurse within the ward, ensuring a safe, therapeutic and inclusive environment for patients, families, visitors and staff. Applies relevant policies, statutory requirements and governance frameworks, ensuring risks are assessed and managed and safe staffing and skill mix are maintained. Provides clinical leadership and supervision, supports the CPD, mandatory training, appraisal and performance management of staff, and acts as a role model for learning and development. Supports junior staff and student nurses, implements and evaluates therapeutic interventions, promotes patient involvement and collaborative problem-solving, and contributes to effective multidisciplinary working and risk management. Acts as Named Nurse and Associate Nurse, regularly leads shifts, undertakes ward lead roles, provides clinical supervision, and deputises for the Ward Manager when required. Supports recruitment and retention and consistently adheres to all national, company and local policies, standards and procedures. You can find additional information in the attached job description. ### Skills Essential for the role - At least 18 Months – 2 years’ experience post-registration; demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality The following experience would be beneficial - Experience in an Acute setting ### Benefits 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. - Enhanced maternity pay - Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave - Contributory pension scheme - Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare - 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. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Apriorygroup%3A587306 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.