Job summary
Based in Walsall, West Midlands, Priory Lichfield Road is a rehabilitation service offering both level 1 and 2 care, all set within a modern, purpose-built centre. It is specifically designed to support both males and females who have severe, complex and enduring mental health needs, which might include treatment-resistant conditions.
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 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory Lichfield Road is looking to recruit a Ward Manager to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory Lichfield Road is looking to recruit a Ward Manager to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours a week.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- The candidate should be currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a first-level nurse or with the Health and Care Professions Council. They should have at least two years experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting, with appropriate registration or experience required for the ward. The individual should demonstrate a willingness to complete further clinical, managerial, and leadership training and development relevant to their area of practice, particularly in management and leadership. They should be a trained and current Assessor/Supervisor and be computer literate. Additionally, they should have experience as a registered practitioner working in clinical settings relevant to the post, with evidence of continuing professional development. Experience of clinical audit and/or service improvement based on evidence is desirable, as well as experience working in an environment that requires the ability to manage multiple priorities. The candidate should also have experience supervising nursing or care staff.
- This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- The candidate should be currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a first-level nurse or with the Health and Care Professions Council. They should have at least two years experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting, with appropriate registration or experience required for the ward. The individual should demonstrate a willingness to complete further clinical, managerial, and leadership training and development relevant to their area of practice, particularly in management and leadership. They should be a trained and current Assessor/Supervisor and be computer literate. Additionally, they should have experience as a registered practitioner working in clinical settings relevant to the post, with evidence of continuing professional development. Experience of clinical audit and/or service improvement based on evidence is desirable, as well as experience working in an environment that requires the ability to manage multiple priorities. The candidate should also have experience supervising nursing or care staff.
- This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.
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).
