Registered Manager

Priory Group; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Melton Place in Melton Mowbray is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a community-facing mental health service. The role focuses on safe, recovery-oriented care in a welcoming environment, without direct patient care duties.

You will oversee operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support staff development while coordinating with families and external health professionals to meet individual needs. The post is full-time and based at Melton Place.

Qualifications

• Experience leading healthcare or mental health services and day-to-day operations.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding and patient safety.
• Ability to lead and develop a multidisciplinary team with high standards of care.
• Knowledge of mental health needs and recovery-focused practice.
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high standards of patient care and a positive environment.
• Lead and support the staff team, promoting effective communication and professional development.
• Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families and external professionals to support patient needs.
• Monitor service quality, drive improvement and ensure person-centred, safe care.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Organisational skills

Decision making

Healthcare governance

Job description

Registered Manager

Application Deadline: 29 October 2026

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Melton Place

Compensation: £47,250 / year

Description

Melton Place £47,250 per annum

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Melton Place has an opportunity for a Registered Manage] to join our team. Priory Melton Place, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire is a community-facing mental health service providing an alternative to a hospital setting for individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs. It is accessible by public transport, with Melton Mowbray railway station and local bus routes nearby, although services may be limited at certain times. The town centre is within 1 mile of the service.

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 service and to support the wellbeing of our residents. 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.

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high standards of patient care and a positive, recovery-focused environment
• Lead and support the staff team, promoting effective communication, professional development and high-quality care delivery.
• Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations, clinical governance, safeguarding and patient safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families and external healthcare professionals to support individual patient needs and recovery.
• Monitor service quality, support continuous improvement and ensure care is person-centred, safe and responsive to patients' needs.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Experience leading or managing a healthcare or mental health service, with the ability to oversee day-to-day operations.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to lead, support and develop a multidisciplinary team, promoting high standards of care.
• Understanding of mental health needs, person-centred care and recovery-focused practice.
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills, with the ability to work effectively with families and external stakeholders.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Previous experience managing a specialist mental health, rehabilitation or community-based service.
• Experience supporting adults with complex and enduring mental health conditions.
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives, audits and service development.
• Experience working with NHS commissioners and other external healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and least restrictive practice.

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.

• 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 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.