Ward Manager

Priory Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday - extra annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits incl. gym membership

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship for professional quals

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Middleton St George is recruiting a Ward Manager to join our nursing team at the Middleton St George site. The role is full-time, working 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £53,329 per year.

You will lead and manage the ward’s nursing team, oversee staffing, training and clinical governance, while ensuring safe and compassionate patient care. The hospital is located in Darlington, County Durham, within the Priory network of specialist inpatient mental health services.

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC (first-level) or HCPC, as applicable to the 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 staff with assessor/supervisor training.
• Computer literacy and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ward’s nursing team, overseeing staffing levels, rotas, skill mix, annual leave and mandatory training.
• Monitor the quality of patient care, ensure individualised care plans, address health needs and involve families in discharge planning.
• Support staff development through clinical supervision, appraisals, performance management and mentoring.
• Oversee medicines management, clinical audits, incident reporting and investigations, with timely corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe, compliant ward environment, monitor cleanliness, nutrition, equipment and safeguarding compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical supervision

Medicines management

Audits

Education

NMC registration (first-level) or HCPC registration

Job description

Ward Manager

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Middleton St George

Compensation: £53,329 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Middleton St George
£53,329 per annum
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

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.

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.

• 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.

What you'll bring to the role

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.

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.