Director of Clinical Services

Priory; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday holiday

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory Hospital Cardiff is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to join our team. This senior role offers £55,000 per year, full-time hours (37.5) and a Monday–Friday pattern in Cardiff, South Wales.

You will lead the nursing team, support the Hospital Director, and ensure high-quality clinical care across the service. The role requires an active NMC PIN and extensive nursing leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active NMC PIN and 7+ years post-qualifying clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical and nursing leadership across the service.
• Support the Hospital Director with effective delivery of clinical services.
• Lead, support and develop the wider nursing team as a positive role model.
• Deputise for the Ward Manager when required.
• Respond flexibly to changes and evolving service needs.
• Promote Priory values and a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

NMC PIN

Nursing leadership

Clinical leadership

Senior nursing

Education

Nursing degree (RN) or equivalent

Job description

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Location: Priory Hospital Cardiff

Compensation: £55,000 / year

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Description

Priory Hospital Cardiff

Salary - £55,000 per annum

Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern - Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Priory Hospital Cardiff has an opportunity for a Director of Clinical Services to join our team.

Priory Hospital Cardiff, Cardiff, South Wales is a low secure service for males and females with a personality disorder, learning disability or mental health diagnosis, delivered across three bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs). It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes nearby providing access into and around Cardiff and a train station approximately 1 mile from the hospital. The M4 motorway is also close by, providing wider regional access.

What you'll be doing

We're looking for an experienced and confident Director of Clinical Services to provide senior nursing leadership and support the Hospital Director in delivering high-quality clinical care. You'll play a key role in leading and developing the nursing team, promoting best practice and ensuring the service continues to meet the changing needs of patients and staff.

• Provide senior clinical and nursing leadership across the service.
• Support the Hospital Director with the effective delivery of clinical services.
• Lead, support and develop the wider nursing team, acting as a positive role model.
• Deputise for the Ward Manager when required.
• Respond flexibly to changes and the developing needs of the service.
• Promote Priory values and a culture of quality, continuous improvement and excellent patient care.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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.

What you'll bring to the role

You will be a Registered Nurse with an active NMC PIN and 7 years' post-qualifying experience, alongside relevant clinical experience and strong nursing leadership skills. You will have a proven ability to support, lead and develop nursing teams, with a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality. You will also demonstrate flexible and innovative approaches to clinical practice, excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills, and the confidence to take on additional responsibilities and deputise when required.

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
• 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