Job summaryPriory Hospital SolihullSalary is 47,375 - 53,329 per annum dependant on experienceFull Time - 37.5 HoursPriory Hospital Solihull has an opportunity for a Ward Manager in Mental Health Nursing to join our team. Main duties of the jobYou 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 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 be required to participate in the hospital on-call rota.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.About usPriory Hospital Solihull, Meriden, Warwickshire is a 31-bedded level 2 rehabilitation service for males supporting the NHS. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus services and nearby train stations providing links into Coventry and Birmingham. The hospital is also well connected by road, with the M6 and M42 approximately 10 minutes away and wider access to the M40 and M1 motorways.DetailsDate posted05 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
47,375 to 53,329 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number Job locationsPriory Hospital SolihullShowell LaneMeridenWarwickshireCV7 7HZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description, or you can contact the hospital HR at 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.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description, or you can contact the hospital HR at 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.Person Specification
Requirements
EssentialAn experienced Mental Health Nurse with at least two years leadership experience within a relevant mental health or care setting. Demonstrable experience working as a Registered Mental Health Nurse within a relevant clinical 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 support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Willingness to undertake further clinical, leadership and management training relevant to the role and area of practice. Experience managing multiple priorities in a clinical environment.DesirableExperience of clinical audit and/or evidence-based service improvement is desirable.
Person Specification
Requirements
EssentialAn experienced Mental Health Nurse with at least two years leadership experience within a relevant mental health or care setting. Demonstrable experience working as a Registered Mental Health Nurse within a relevant clinical 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 support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Willingness to undertake further clinical, leadership and management training relevant to the role and area of practice. Experience managing multiple priorities in a clinical environment.DesirableExperience of clinical audit and/or evidence-based service improvement is desirable. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer namePriory HealthcareAddressPriory Hospital SolihullShowell LaneMeridenWarwickshireCV7 7HZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePriory HealthcareAddressPriory Hospital SolihullShowell LaneMeridenWarwickshireCV7 7HZUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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