Ward Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; 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 needs a Ward Manager for its specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. The post-holder leads the ward nursing team, covering staffing, rotas and skill mix, and oversees individual care plans, discharge planning, medicines and clinical audit. The role is full-time at 37.5 hours a week, in a setting with spacious grounds. Current NMC or HCPC registration is required, with at least two years in a supervisory role.

What the job involves

• Lead and manage the ward nursing team, including staffing levels, rotas, skill mix, annual leave and mandatory training
• Monitor the quality of patient care, keeping individual care plans current and addressing physical and mental health needs
• Involve patients and their families or carers in discharge planning where appropriate
• Support staff development through clinical supervision, appraisals, performance management and mentoring
• Promote a positive learning culture and high standards of professional practice
• Oversee medicines management, clinical audits, incident reporting and investigations
• Ensure concerns are addressed promptly and corrective actions are implemented
• Keep the ward safe and compliant, monitoring cleanliness, patient nutrition, equipment and resources
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements, the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and Priory policies

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration as a first-level nurse, or HCPC registration, as applicable to the ward

Experience

• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting
• Experience working as a registered practitioner in a clinical setting relevant to the post
• Experience supervising nursing or care staff, with current assessor/supervisor training

Skills & knowledge

• Computer literacy
• Willingness to undertake further clinical, management and leadership training

Checks & eligibility

• Successful disclosure at an appropriate level (DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland)

Other

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Nice to have

• Experience conducting clinical audits and contributing to evidence-based service improvements
• Experience managing competing priorities within a busy clinical environment
• Experience managing staff rotas, staffing levels and skill mix to maintain safe ward cover
• Experience overseeing medicines management, incident reviews, complaints and clinical investigations
• Experience supporting staff development through clinical supervision, appraisals, mentoring and performance management