Ward Manager

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Ward Manager to join their team in Manchester. This full-time role requires an experienced leader registered with the NMC, focused on delivering high-quality care. The position offers a competitive salary and a £5,000 welcome bonus.

Benefits

£5,000 Welcome Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing leadership required.
• Willingness to complete further training in management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ward team ensuring safe staffing levels.
• Oversee supervision and training for nursing staff.
• Ensure high standards of clinical care and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Management

Communication

Education

Registered with NMC or HCPC

Job description

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Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, 100 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, SK8 3DG

Priory Group Division

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert - Division Information

Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Job Advert Location Description

About Us

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is part of the Priory Group, the UK’s leading provider of independent mental health services. Located in a beautiful parkland setting in Cheadle, the hospital provides a wide range of specialist mental health services for both adults and young people across acute, PICU, rehabilitation, and eating disorder pathways.

We are proud of our longstanding reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Ward Manager to join our team and lead one of our dynamic, multi-disciplinary wards.

We're Hiring: Ward Manager

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Ward Manager in a full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours, Monday to Friday). We're looking for an experienced and motivated leader who is registered with the NMC and passionate about delivering high-quality care. In return, we offer a competitive salary of £47,494–£53,448 DOE, plus a £5,000 Welcome Bonus. If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career, we want to hear from you!

Job Purpose

To provide clinical management and leadership of the full nursing team on the ward, acting as a highly visible role model and mentor. The post-holder is responsible for overseeing and maintaining high standards of nursing care, providing advice and support from a nursing perspective, and managing the ward environment and resources.

Job Advert Role Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ward team, ensuring safe staffing levels, effective rota planning, and performance management.
• Oversee supervision, appraisal, mandatory training, and CPD for nursing staff, addressing any gaps in development.
• Act as a visible role model and leader, fostering a culture of learning, professionalism, and high-quality care.
• Ensure high standards of clinical care, including personalised, evidence-based care planning and physical health needs.
• Maintain clear ward procedures to support safe, effective daily operations, including cleanliness and nutrition.
• Ensure accurate clinical communication, documentation, and effective handovers across the team.
• Support recruitment and retention, and contribute to staff induction, audits, and training initiatives.
• Uphold compliance with all relevant policies, legislation (MHA, MCA, DoLS), and medicine management standards.
• Lead and investigate incidents, complaints, and HR matters thoroughly, ensuring learning and debriefs occur.
• Liaise with the wider MDT, external professionals, and deputise for senior leaders when required, including on-call duties.

Knowledge / Education / Skills

• Must be registered with either NMC or HCPC – the needs of the service will dictate if there is a preference.
• Willingness to complete further clinical, managerial, and leadership training relevant to your area of practice in management and leadership.
• Staff rostering capability / knowledge.

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About us

As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and support services, Priory offers a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world-class organization willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes, and supported living services, we make a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts and to meet our requirements, we record vaccination status for all colleagues. We request that you disclose this information as part of your pre-employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any employment offer and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. Thank you for your understanding.

Disclosure

All roles are subject to a successful DBS, Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland check. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.