Admissions Manager

Priory Group; Knaphill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym, IT, &

Healthcare Cash Plan

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional quals

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Woking in Knaphill, Surrey is seeking an Admissions Manager to lead patient administration and funding coordination for our acute ward. This permanent, full‑time role supports a safe, welcoming environment and ensures smooth running of hospital operations.

You will manage patient paperwork and funding arrangements, while aligning with Priory's leadership behaviours during interviews and development opportunities. The role offers 37.5 hours weekly and on‑site facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience within an Admissions, Bed Management or other appropriate clinical administrative position.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced, changing environment, with demonstrable ability to manage and prioritise your own workload effectively.
• Previous experience within a healthcare environment would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient paperwork and administrative processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate and monitor funding arrangements throughout each patient’s care.
• Support leadership behaviours and contribute to a positive high‑performing culture.

Skills

Admissions experience

Bed management

Clinical admin

Workload prioritisation

Tools

Healthcare IT

Job description

Admissions Manager

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Woking

Compensation: £26,864 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Woking/Acute Ward
£26,864 per annum
Full Time/37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Woking has an opportunity for an Admissions Manager to join our team.

Priory Hospital Woking, Knaphill, Surrey is a mental health and addiction rehab hospital providing inpatient and outpatient treatment for a range of conditions, including addictions, depression and private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Chobham Road and Woking railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the hospital. The M25 and M3 are also easily accessible.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you’re assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

You will oversee patient paperwork and administrative processes, ensuring they are completed accurately and efficiently. You will also be responsible for coordinating and monitoring funding arrangements, making sure the necessary funding is in place throughout each individual’s care.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Experience within an Admissions, Bed Management or other appropriate clinical administrative position
• Experience of working in a fast-paced, changing environment, with demonstrable ability to manage and prioritise your own workload effectively

The following experience would be beneficial

• Previous experience within a healthcare environment

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.