Ward Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead the ward team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care for patients in a level 2 rehabilitation setting. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee day-to-day operations, and ensure safe, person-centred care. You will work closely with cross-functional colleagues to maintain staffing, compliance and a positive environment. This is a values-driven leadership position within Priory, offering an opportunity to shape care delivery and team culture in a NHS-linked rehabilitation service.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the ward and ensure safe, high-quality patient care
• Oversee day-to-day ward operations and staffing
• Lead and support nursing staff, promoting teamwork and professional development
• Ensure compliance and uphold a compassionate, safe environment for patients and staff
• Participate in hospital on-call rota
• Support the delivery of evidence-based care and continual service improvement

Key requirements

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current UK registration
• Minimum two years of leadership experience in a mental health or care setting
• Experience supervising nursing or care staff
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Trained Assessor/Supervisor or willingness to achieve
• Computer literate
• Ability to provide effective clinical leadership and manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to undertake further clinical, leadership and management training

• leadership presence
• communication
• compassionate approach
• ability to manage multiple priorities
• computer literate
• CPD ongoing

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