Full job descriptionWard ManagerPriory 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.
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
About Priory
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.