Priory

Ward Manager

Priory  •  £45k - £50k/yr  •  Onsite  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Ward Manager

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Woking

Compensation: £45,344 - £49,992 / year

What you'll be doing

The role involves effectively managing the ward and its resources, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and a suitable skill mix are maintained through efficient rota management, annual leave planning, and training arrangements. The post holder will have full oversight of the nursing staff rota and be responsible for ensuring erostering standards are maintained effectively. They will ensure all nursing team members receive regular clinical supervision, appraisals, meet CPD requirements, and complete mandatory training, while proactively addressing any development or performance concerns. The role also requires recognising and rewarding positive staff performance, acting as a highly visible role model and leader who promotes a culture of learning, professionalism, and continuous development. In addition, the post holder will disseminate, implement, and monitor compliance with relevant hospital, divisional, and group policies and statutory requirements.

You will join the team on addiction and rehab Ward . In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

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

  • Hold current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) along with Mental Health.

Desirable

  • Experience in an addiction and rehab setting. would be highly desirable for this role. Candidates with this experience will bring valuable insights into managing complex and dynamic clinical environments, along with the ability to respond effectively to patients' needs. This experience supports strong clinical decision-making, resilience, and a proactive approach to delivering safe, high-quality care in fast-paced settings.

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
  • 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.

Priory

About Priory

Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK.

We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible.

We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites.

We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.

With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.

Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
, GB
Year Founded
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