Ward Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking talented and experienced nurses who are keen to progress their career and feel that they have the potential management and leadership capability demanded by the role of Ward Manager. You must be qualified as a first level registered nurse with the NMC/registered with social Work England/HCPC, and must have a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience working in mental health. Due to the high standards we set ourselves, an interest in quality improvement and patient centred care is a must.

As Ward Manager, your role will be to co-ordinate the quality and management of nursing care, patient care and the clinical environment. You will have the opportunity to participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and undertake direct patient care as well as managing delivery of clinical services within a ward, and ensuring it complies with statutory regulations, current legislation and meets quality standards. You will also have a key role in providing supervision and support and helping to develop and progress the staff working within the ward.

Priory Healthcare Benefits

Excellent salary

Free on-site parking

Free meals on duty

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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 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

Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Additional benefits for Ward Managers at Priory Hospital Norwich:

£5000 Welcome bonus

Fully funded DBS

Fully funded NMC registration

Return to Practice support

Mentorship experience

CPD top up

Futher Management and Leadership development opportunities

Person Specification

Knowledge/Education/Skills/Experience

Essential

• Must be registered with either NMC or HCPC needs of the service will dictate if there is a preference
• Willingness to complete further clinical, managerial and leadership training and development relevant to your area of
• practice in management and leadership.
• Competent computer skills
• Staff rostering capability / knowledge
• At least 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant clinical setting
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of clinical audit and/ or service improvement based on evidence desirable
• Experience of working in an environment that requires the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Has experience in management and leadership of teams.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Hospital Norwich

Ellingham Road

Attleborough

Norfolk

NR17 1AE

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)