Ward Manager

Priory; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

Job summary

Priory Hospital Glasgow is seeking a Ward Manager in Mental Health Nursing to lead the Eating Disorder Unit and oversee nursing operations. You will guide and support the team, ensuring compassionate patient care and robust compliance.

This leadership role emphasizes staff development, clinical governance, and strong collaboration with stakeholders to deliver high standards of care in a private inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Experienced Mental Health Nurse with at least two years of leadership experience.
• Proven track record supervising nursing or care staff.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Trained Assessor/Supervisor or willingness to achieve.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversee day-to-day running of the Eating Disorder Unit.
• Lead and support the nursing team; ensure high standards of patient care.
• Manage staffing, compliance, and promote a safe, compassionate environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervising staff

CPD

Assessor training

Computer literacy

Prioritization

Education

Mental Health Nurse qualification

Job description

Description

Priory Hospital Glasgow/Eating Disorder Unit
Up to £58,188 depending on experience
Full Time/37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Glasgow has an opportunity for a Ward Manager in Mental Health Nursing to join our team.

Priory Hospital Glasgow is a specialist inpatient treatment centre providing support for mental health conditions and addictions, including depression treatment, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, and private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local train stations nearby and easy access from Glasgow city centre, as well as motorway links.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

You will provide clinical leadership and oversee the day-to-day running of our Eating Disorder Unit. You will lead and support the nursing team, ensure high standards of patient care, manage staffing and compliance, and promote a positive, safe, and compassionate environment for patients and colleagues alike.

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

• An experienced Mental Health Nurse with at least two years leadership experience.
• Experience supervising nursing or care staff.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Trained Assessor/Supervisor (or willingness to achieve).
• Computer literate.
• Willingness to undertake further clinical, leadership and management training.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a clinical 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
• 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