Ward Manager
NewburyOn-site
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Manages an acute mental health ward, providing clinical leadership, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring high standards of patient care and compliance.
About this role
Priory Hospital Newbury/Acute Ward
Salary is £44,375 - £50,329 per annum dependant on experience
Full Time - 37.5 Hours
Priory Hospital Newbury has an opportunity for a Ward Manager in Mental Health Nursing to join our team.
Priory Hospital Newbury, Berkshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service supporting adult males with mental health needs, working towards community reintegration. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes nearby including services to Reading and Basingstoke, and nearby train stations providing links into London.
Salary is £44,375 - £50,329 per annum dependant on experience
Full Time - 37.5 Hours
Priory Hospital Newbury has an opportunity for a Ward Manager in Mental Health Nursing to join our team.
Priory Hospital Newbury, Berkshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service supporting adult males with mental health needs, working towards community reintegration. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes nearby including services to Reading and Basingstoke, and nearby train stations providing links into London.
Key Responsibilities
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.
You will provide clinical leadership and oversee the day-to-day running of our Acute Ward. You will lead and support the nursing team, ensure high standards of patient care, manage staffing and compliance, and promote a positive, safe, and compassionate environment for patients and colleagues alike.
You will provide clinical leadership and oversee the day-to-day running of our Acute Ward. You will lead and support the nursing team, ensure high standards of patient care, manage staffing and compliance, and promote a positive, safe, and compassionate environment for patients and colleagues alike.
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.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential for the role
- An experienced Mental Health Nurse with at least two years leadership experience.
- Experience supervising nursing or care staff.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
- Trained Assessor/Supervisor (or willingness to achieve).
- Computer literate.
- Willingness to undertake further clinical, leadership and management training.
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a clinical environment.
The following experience would be beneficial
- Experience within an Acute Ward setting.
Benefits
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.
Skills
Assessor/Supervisor TrainingClinical LeadershipCompliance ManagementComputer LiteracyCPDMental Health NursingStaffing ManagementStaff SupervisionWard Management
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