Priory Healthcare

Ward Manager RMN

The closing date is 31 March 2026

Job summary

Priory Hospital Suttons Manor is set in Stapleford Tawney, a village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district, near the town of Romford. The hospital is set in its own attractive grounds of over nine acres, which supports an amazing horticulture programme and grants access to an idyllic countryside landscape, which, by its very nature, promotes wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a compassionate team who are 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. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

  • Manages the ward and resources effectively, taking steps to ensure that appropriate staffing levels and skill mix of nursing experience and skills is in place including effective rota management, annual leave and training arrangements. 
  • Has full oversight of the nursing staff rota and is the authorised individual to ensure rota management and erostering standards are maintained and are effective. 
  • Ensures that all members of the nursing team receive clinical supervision, appraisal, CPD requirements and complete mandatory training. 
  • Addresses shortfalls in development and ensures that training and performance issues are addressed. 

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 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 childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check. 

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£47,375 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

425471

Job locations

Priory Hospital Suttons Manor

London Road

Stapleford Tawney

Romford

RM4 1BF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Suttons Manor is looking to recruit a Ward Manager to join the team. This is a full time 37.5 hours role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Suttons Manor is looking to recruit a Ward Manager to join the team. This is a full time 37.5 hours role.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will be currently registered with the Nursing Midwifery Council as a first-level nurse or with the Health and Care Professions Council, with at least two years experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting. Appropriate registration or relevant ward experience is essential, alongside a willingness to complete further clinical, managerial, and leadership training and development. The candidate should be a trained and current Assessor/Supervisor, with strong computer literacy skills. They will have experience as a registered practitioner in clinical settings relevant to the post, with evidence of continuing professional development. Additionally, the candidate must have prior experience supervising nursing or care staff.

Desirable

  • Experience in clinical audit and/or service improvement based on evidence is desirable, as is the ability to work in environments requiring the management of multiple priorities.
Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will be currently registered with the Nursing Midwifery Council as a first-level nurse or with the Health and Care Professions Council, with at least two years experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting. Appropriate registration or relevant ward experience is essential, alongside a willingness to complete further clinical, managerial, and leadership training and development. The candidate should be a trained and current Assessor/Supervisor, with strong computer literacy skills. They will have experience as a registered practitioner in clinical settings relevant to the post, with evidence of continuing professional development. Additionally, the candidate must have prior experience supervising nursing or care staff.

Desirable

  • Experience in clinical audit and/or service improvement based on evidence is desirable, as is the ability to work in environments requiring the management of multiple priorities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Hospital Suttons Manor

London Road

Stapleford Tawney

Romford

RM4 1BF


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Hospital Suttons Manor

London Road

Stapleford Tawney

Romford

RM4 1BF


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager RMN

Jayne Tucker

jaynetucker@priorygroup.com

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£47,375 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

425471

Job locations

Priory Hospital Suttons Manor

London Road

Stapleford Tawney

Romford

RM4 1BF


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