Ward Manager

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is looking to recruit a Ward Manager to join the team. We have a Rehabilitation and Recovery (R&R) unit with 22 beds, catering to male and female patients aged 18+ with level 2 rehabilitation and BTPs. Additionally, we have an Acute unit with 56 beds, a PICU with 30 beds, an Adult ED with 18 beds, and a CAMHS unit with 10 beds for young males and females aged 11-17. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week.

Set within picturesque landscaped gardens in Stockport, Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal offers a range of comprehensive inpatient mental health services for young people and adults.

The focus of our service is to help people live their best life in a safe and supportive environment.

What you\’ll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team committed to our patients\’ wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Ward Manager, you will play a key role in patients\’ recovery by assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans, and undertaking routine tasks to facilitate wellbeing, dignity, and treatment.

• Manage the ward and resources effectively, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and skill mix, including rota management, annual leave, and training arrangements.
• Have full oversight of the nursing staff rota and act as the authorized individual to maintain rota management standards.
• Ensure all nursing team members receive clinical supervision, appraisals, CPD, and mandatory training.
• Address development needs and performance issues through training and support.

What you\’ll bring to the role

Resilience is key in our rewarding yet challenging work environment. Your natural empathy will support others through both highs and lows.

The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with the NMC or HCPC, with at least two years’ supervisory experience in a relevant care setting, and appropriate ward-specific registration or experience. They should be a trained and current Assessor/Supervisor, computer literate, and experienced as a registered practitioner in relevant clinical settings. A commitment to ongoing professional development and leadership training is essential. Experience in clinical audits, evidence-based service improvements, and supervising staff is highly desirable.

For more information about the role, please email AnnabelleSargent@priorygroup.com

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