Inpatient Mental Health Ward Lead

Priory Healthcare; North East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Middleton St George in the North East seeks a Ward Manager for its inpatient service for adults with mental health issues. The post-holder leads the ward nursing team, oversees care plans, discharge planning, medicines and audits, and manages staffing and rotas.

Full-time 37.5 hours weekly; must hold current NMC or HCPC registration and have at least two years in a supervisory role. The role emphasizes patient safety, governance and staff development.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a first-level nurse, or HCPC registration.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting.
• Experience supervising nursing or care staff with assessor/supervisor training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ward nursing team, including staffing levels and rotas.
• Oversee individual care plans, discharge planning and medicines management.
• Support clinical governance via audits, incident reporting and investigations.
• Promote professional practice, staff development and mentoring.
• Ensure ward safety, safeguarding compliance and high standards of care.

Skills

Computer literacy

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Job description

Priory Hospital Middleton St George in the North East seeks a Ward Manager for its inpatient service for adults with mental health issues. The post-holder leads the ward nursing team, oversees care plans, discharge planning, medicines and audits, and manages staffing and rotas.

Full-time 37.5 hours weekly; must hold current NMC or HCPC registration and have at least two years in a supervisory role. The role emphasizes patient safety, governance and staff development.