Ward Manager in Darlington

On-site in Darlington·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 27 Oct)

Priory Group

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Our summary

Salary: £53,329 a year
About £3,460 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Darlington
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Experience: 2+ years

Skills

Priory Group is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Darlington.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a first-level nurse or registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), as applicable to the ward.
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.
Computer literacy, evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake further clinical, management and leadership training.

The following experience would be beneficial

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.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

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.

The role

Priory Hospital Middleton St George
£53,329 per annum
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Middleton St George has an opportunity for a Ward Manager to join our team.

Set in spacious and relaxing grounds, Priory Hospital Middleton St George, located in Darlington, County Durham, is a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities.

What you'll do

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.

Lead and manage the ward's nursing team, overseeing staffing levels, rotas, skill mix, annual leave and mandatory training to ensure safe and effective ward cover.
Monitor the quality of patient care, ensuring individualised care plans are maintained, physical and mental health needs are addressed, and discharge planning involves patients and their families or carers where appropriate
Support staff development through clinical supervision, appraisals, performance management and mentoring, while promoting a positive learning culture and high standards of professional practice.
Oversee medicines management, clinical audits, incident reporting and investigations, ensuring concerns are addressed promptly and corrective actions are implemented.
Maintain a safe, compliant ward environment by monitoring cleanliness, patient nutrition, equipment and resources, ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements, the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and relevant Priory policies.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the role

About Priory Group

Priory is a leading independent provider of mental healthcare and adult social care, supporting over 24,000 people every year across a network of around 270 locations. The people it supports may have addictions, mental health issues, learning disabilities, autism or one of many other conditions, and it delivers care through roles ranging from nurses, care assistants and support workers to managers and medical specialists.

Its services span addiction treatment, mental health support, eating disorder services, neurodiversity services, residential services, supported living, and both NHS and private healthcare, delivered through inpatient, outpatient and online programmes. Priory also states a goal of embedding a culture of openness, inclusion and trust where colleagues feel they belong, and that every colleague, patient and resident is treated with dignity and respect.