Ward Manager

Priory; Newbury; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; 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 Newbury invites applications for a Ward Manager in Mental Health Nursing. You will lead an Acute Ward team, oversee day-to-day operations, ensure high standards of care and maintain a safe, compassionate environment for patients.

This is a leadership role requiring a Mental Health Nurse with at least two years of leadership experience. CPD evidence, supervision experience, and willingness to develop further are essential. The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• At least two years of leadership experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience supervising nursing or care staff.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Trained Assessor/Supervisor (or willingness to achieve).
• Computer literate and comfortable with electronic records.
• Willing to undertake further clinical, leadership and management training.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversee the day-to-day running of the Acute Ward.
• Lead and support the nursing team to maintain high standards of patient care.
• Oversee staffing, compliance, and a safe, compassionate environment for patients and colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

CPD

Assessor/Supervisor

Computer literacy

Clinical leadership

Prioritisation

Education

Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Description

Priory Hospital Newbury/Acute Ward
Salary is £44,375 - £50,329 per annum dependant on experience
Full Time - 37.5 Hours

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

Priory Hospital Newbury, Berkshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service supporting adult males with mental health needs, working towards community reintegration. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes nearby including services to Reading and Basingstoke, and nearby train stations providing links into London.

Department: Nursing

Location: Priory Hospital Newbury

Compensation: £44,375 - £50,329 / year

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 Acute 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.

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.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience within an Acute Ward setting.

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.