Ward Manager

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Ward Manager in Mental Health Nursing!

Location: Priory Hospital North London, Southgate, London
Salary: £47,375 - £53,329 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 Hours

Are you ready to make a difference? Priory Hospital North London is seeking a passionate and dedicated Ward Manager to lead our Private Adult Ward. Our facility specializes in mental health and addiction treatment, providing care for conditions such as addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, and OCD. Plus, we offer private autism assessments for adults. Conveniently located near Southgate Underground station, we are easily accessible by public transport.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Ward Manager, you will be at the heart of our compassionate team, dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our patients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing clinical leadership and overseeing the daily operations of our Private Adult Ward.
• Leading and supporting the nursing team to ensure high standards of patient care.
• Managing staffing, compliance, and fostering a positive, safe environment for both patients and colleagues.
• Embodying our leadership behaviours, which are essential for driving a high-performing culture focused on delivering the best care.

This is a leadership role, and during the interview process, we will assess candidates against our ten core leadership behaviours that define excellence at Priory.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

Essential Qualifications:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with at least two years of leadership experience in a relevant setting.
• Proven experience in a clinical environment as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• Experience supervising nursing or care staff.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Trained Assessor/Supervisor (or willingness to achieve this).
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to provide effective clinical leadership and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Willingness to pursue further training in clinical, leadership, and management areas.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a clinical setting.

What We Offer You

At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role and succeed in your career. We provide:

• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Birthday Holiday - Enjoy an extra day off for your birthday!
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology, and private healthcare.
• Access to development opportunities and sponsorship for professional qualifications.
• Leadership and management development programs.
• Long service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses.

Note: 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 a dedicated team of 12,000 colleagues across 270 services, we support over 24,000 individuals each year, helping them live fulfilling and independent lives. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, and provide care for autistic adults and those with learning disabilities.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland, with costs covered by Priory.