Ward Manager Private

Priory; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A private mental health hospital in Chelmsford is seeking a Ward Manager to oversee the nursing team and ensure high standards of patient care. The role requires a registered nurse with supervisory experience in healthcare and a commitment to professional development. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including training opportunities and flexible perks.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' supervisory experience.
• Registered with the NMC or HCPC.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage ward resources effectively.
• Oversee nursing staff rota and ensure standards.
• Address training and performance issues.

Skills

Registered with NMC or HCPC

Supervisory experience in a care setting

Empathy and resilience

Computer literate

Experience in clinical audit

Service improvement

Education

Relevant nursing or care qualification

Job description

Overview

Ward Manager Private

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Chelmsford

Compensation: £50,000 / year

Description
Priory Hospital Chelmsfordis looking to recruit a Ward Manager to join the team. This is a full time 37.5 hours role.

Chelmer Ward and The Lodge are private general psychiatry and addiction treatment facilities. We offer support to people in crisis with mental health issues, such as psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and trauma. The ward has a multidisciplinary team consisting of experienced consultant psychiatrists, specialty doctors, mental health nurses and therapists, who provide person-centred care, in collaboration with the patient, to allow them to maximise their recovery journey.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients 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 play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

• Manages the ward and resources effectively, taking steps to ensure that appropriate staffing levels and skill mix of nursing experience and skills is in place including effective rota management, annual leave and training arrangements.
• Has full oversight of the nursing staff rota and is the authorised individual to ensure rota management and erostering standards are maintained and are effective.
• Ensures that all members of the nursing team receive clinical supervision, appraisal, CPD requirements and complete mandatory training.
• Addresses shortfalls in development and ensures that training and performance issues are addressed

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The ideal candidate will be registered with the NMC or HCPC, with at least two years' supervisory experience in a relevant care setting. They should be a trained Assessor/Supervisor, computer literate, and committed to ongoing professional development. Experience in clinical audit, service improvement, and managing multiple priorities is essential, along with previous experience supervising nursing or care staff.

For more information about the role, you can email Apply

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.

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• 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.

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