Ward Manager

Priory Hospital Middleton St George
£53,329 per annum
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory 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. 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. 

You can find additional information in the attached job description.  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.

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.