Job summaryPriory Hospital NewburyFull Time | 37.5 hours | Site basedSalary is 44,375 - 50,329 per annum dependant on experienceMain duties of the jobAs a Ward Manager, 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. For more information, you can contact the Hospital Director at usBased in Berkshire, this role offers the opportunity to be part of a well-established service supporting adult males with mental health needs, working towards community reintegration. DetailsDate posted28 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
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44,375 to 50,329 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number587413Job locationsPriory Hospital NewburyMonks LaneNewburyBerkshireRG14 7RNUnited 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 Director at are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
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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 Director 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. 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. DesirableExperience within an Acute Ward setting.
Person Specification
Requirements
EssentialAn 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. DesirableExperience within an Acute Ward setting.
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).
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. xohmjla For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer namePriory HealthcareAddressPriory Hospital NewburyMonks LaneNewburyBerkshireRG14 7RNUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePriory HealthcareAddressPriory Hospital NewburyMonks LaneNewburyBerkshireRG14 7RNUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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