Ward Manager

Priory Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Middleton St George in Darlington is seeking a Ward Manager to lead the ward's nursing team, oversee staffing, training and safeguarding compliance. You will drive high-quality care, discharge planning and medicines management within a supportive clinical environment.

Applicants must hold current NMC (or HCPC) registration, have at least 2 years' supervisory experience in a relevant setting and demonstrate clinical leadership, CPD commitment and readiness to undertake further

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration or HCPC registration as applicable to ward.
• At least 2 years' supervisory experience in a relevant care setting.
• Experience as a registered practitioner in a clinical setting relevant to the post.
• Experience supervising nursing or care staff with assessor/supervisor training.
• Computer literacy and commitment to continuing professional development and leadership training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ward's nursing team, overseeing staffing levels, rotas, skill mix, annual leave and mandatory training.
• Monitor quality of patient care, ensure care plans address physical and mental health needs and involve patients/families in discharge planning where appropriate.
• Support staff development through clinical supervision, appraisals, performance management and mentoring, promoting a learning culture and high standards of practice.
• Oversee medicines management, clinical audits, incident reporting and investigations with timely corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe, compliant ward environment, monitoring safeguarding, legislation and Priory policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Clinical supervision

Mentoring

Staff development

CPD

Education

NMC/HPC registration

Job description

Ward Manager

Priory Hospital Middleton St George has an opportunity for a Ward Manager to join our team. Set in spacious and relaxing grounds, Priory Hospital Middleton St George, located in Darlington, County Durham, is a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ward's nursing team, overseeing staffing levels, rotas, skill mix, annual leave and mandatory training to ensure safe and effective ward cover.
• Monitor the quality of patient care, ensuring individualised care plans are maintained, physical and mental health needs are addressed, and discharge planning involves patients and their families or carers where appropriate.
• Support staff development through clinical supervision, appraisals, performance management and mentoring, while promoting a positive learning culture and high standards of professional practice.
• Oversee medicines management, clinical audits, incident reporting and investigations, ensuring concerns are addressed promptly and corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain a safe, compliant ward environment by monitoring cleanliness, patient nutrition, equipment and resources, ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements, the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and relevant Priory policies.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the role

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a first-level nurse or registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), as applicable to the ward.
• 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.
• Computer literacy, evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake further clinical, management and leadership training.

The following experience would be beneficial

• 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.