Priory Hospital Middleton St George needs a Ward Manager for its specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. The post-holder leads the ward nursing team, covering staffing, rotas and skill mix, and oversees individual care plans, discharge planning, medicines and clinical audit. The role is full-time at 37.5 hours a week, in a setting with spacious grounds. Current NMC or HCPC registration is required, with at least two years in a supervisory role.
What the job involves
- Lead and manage the ward nursing team, including staffing levels, rotas, skill mix, annual leave and mandatory training
- Monitor the quality of patient care, keeping individual care plans current and addressing physical and mental health needs
- Involve patients and their families or carers in discharge planning where appropriate
- Support staff development through clinical supervision, appraisals, performance management and mentoring
- Promote a positive learning culture and high standards of professional practice
- Oversee medicines management, clinical audits, incident reporting and investigations
- Ensure concerns are addressed promptly and corrective actions are implemented
- Keep the ward safe and compliant, monitoring cleanliness, patient nutrition, equipment and resources
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements, the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and Priory policies
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration as a first-level nurse, or HCPC registration, as applicable to the ward
Experience
- At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting
- Experience working as a registered practitioner in a clinical setting relevant to the post
- Experience supervising nursing or care staff, with current assessor/supervisor training
Skills & knowledge
- Computer literacy
- Willingness to undertake further clinical, management and leadership training
Checks & eligibility
- Successful disclosure at an appropriate level (DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland)
Other
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Nice to have
- Experience conducting clinical audits and contributing to evidence-based service improvements
- Experience managing competing priorities within a busy clinical environment
- Experience managing staff rotas, staffing levels and skill mix to maintain safe ward cover
- Experience overseeing medicines management, incident reviews, complaints and clinical investigations
- Experience supporting staff development through clinical supervision, appraisals, mentoring and performance management
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
