At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead clinical services and support patient wellbeing in a compassionate team.
- Company: Priory Hospital Newbury, a leading provider of mental health care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced maternity pay, birthday leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment with pathways to leadership and flexible benefits.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career in healthcare leadership.
- Qualifications: Registered nurse with managerial experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Priory Hospital Newbury has an opportunity for a Director of Clinical Services to join our team. Priory Hospital Newbury, Berkshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service supporting adult males with mental health needs, working towards community reintegration. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes nearby including services to Reading and Basingstoke, and nearby train stations providing links into London.
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. Reporting to the Hospital Director, you will be a key member of the Hospital Senior Management Team, providing strong clinical leadership across our nursing and therapy services. You will have overall responsibility for the safe, effective and high-quality delivery of clinical services, ensuring our patients receive the highest standards of care and support. You will lead clinical services across our two wards: a 12-bed Rehabilitation & Recovery (R&R) ward and an 18-bed Acute ward. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the hospital, you will promote a positive, patient-centred culture, drive continuous improvement and ensure our clinical teams are supported to deliver the best possible outcomes and experience for our patients.
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.
What you'll bring to the role
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council
- Experience working at a supervisory or managerial level within a relevant clinical setting.
- At least 2 years experience working as a Ward Manager or equivalent.
- Experience of managing clinical budgets and resources effectively.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop clinical teams.
- Experience of leading, implementing and reviewing quality improvement initiatives within a relevant clinical environment.
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, with an understanding of how communication can impact different audiences.
- Ability to adapt and flex communication style depending on the situation, audience and message.
What we will give you in return
- Regular career conversations and support.
- Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
- Free on-site parking.
- 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.
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.
Director of Clinical Services (Newbury) employer: Priory
At Priory Hospital Bristol, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our new acute ward provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults facing mental health challenges, while benefiting from ongoing career development and a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
