Ward Manager

Priory; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Solihull is seeking a Ward Manager to lead the Nursing team on site. You will oversee day-to-day ward operations, ensure high-quality patient care, and support staff across shifts. A leadership-focused role that includes participating in on-call duties and upholding Priory’s values.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Mental Health Nurse with demonstrated leadership and staff supervision, plus CPD and ongoing professional development commitments.

Qualifications

• An experienced Mental Health Nurse with at least two years leadership experience within a relevant mental health or care setting.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and ongoing leadership training.
• Experience supervising nursing or care staff and managing multiple priorities in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversee the day-to-day running of the ward.
• Lead and support the nursing team, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.
• Manage staffing, compliance, and a positive, compassionate environment for patients and colleagues.
• Participate in the hospital on-call rota.

Skills

Leadership experience

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Staff supervision

CPD

Assessor/Supervisor training

Computers literate

Clinical leadership

Multitasking

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Ward Manager

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Solihull

Compensation: £47,375 - £53,329 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Solihull
Salary is £47,375 - £53,329 per annum dependant on experience
Full Time - 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Solihull, Meriden, Warwickshire is a 31-bedded level 2 rehabilitation service for males supporting the NHS. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus services and nearby train stations providing links into Coventry and Birmingham. The hospital is also well connected by road, with the M6 and M42 approximately 10 minutes away and wider access to the M40 and M1 motorways.

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 ward. 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.

You will be required to participate in the hospital on-call rota.

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 within a relevant mental health or care setting.
• Demonstrable experience working as a Registered Mental Health Nurse within a relevant clinical setting.
• Experience supervising nursing or care staff.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Trained Assessor/Supervisor (or willingness to achieve).
• Computer literate.
• Ability to provide effective clinical leadership and support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
• Willingness to undertake further clinical, leadership and management training relevant to the role and area of practice.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a clinical environment.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience of clinical audit and/or evidence-based service improvement is desirable.

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.

• 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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.