Priory Healthcare

Ward Manager - CAMHS

The closing date is 31 August 2026

Job summary

Set within picturesque landscaped gardens in Stockport, Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal offers a range of comprehensive inpatient mental health services for young people and adults.

The focus of our service is to help people to live their best life in a safe and supportive environment. 

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.

Details

Date posted

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£47,674.64 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

480050

Job locations

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal

100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle

Manchester

Greater Manchester

SK8 3DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is looking to recruit a Ward Manager - CAMHS to join the team. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week. 

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is looking to recruit a Ward Manager - CAMHS to join the team. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week. 

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

  • We are seeking a candidate who is currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or the Health and Care Professions Council as a first-level practitioner, with at least two years experience in a supervisory role within a relevant care setting. The successful applicant will have appropriate registration or experience for the ward, be a trained and current Assessor/Supervisor, and demonstrate a willingness to undertake further clinical, managerial, and leadership development. Strong computer literacy is essential. Applicants should have experience working as a registered practitioner in relevant clinical environments, with evidence of continuing professional development, and ideally experience in clinical audit and/or service improvement. The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, along with experience supervising nursing or care staff and strong communication skills.
  • 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.

Desirable

  • Experience in CHAMS
Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

  • We are seeking a candidate who is currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or the Health and Care Professions Council as a first-level practitioner, with at least two years experience in a supervisory role within a relevant care setting. The successful applicant will have appropriate registration or experience for the ward, be a trained and current Assessor/Supervisor, and demonstrate a willingness to undertake further clinical, managerial, and leadership development. Strong computer literacy is essential. Applicants should have experience working as a registered practitioner in relevant clinical environments, with evidence of continuing professional development, and ideally experience in clinical audit and/or service improvement. The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, along with experience supervising nursing or care staff and strong communication skills.
  • 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.

Desirable

  • Experience in CHAMS

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 Cheadle Royal

100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle

Manchester

Greater Manchester

SK8 3DG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal

100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle

Manchester

Greater Manchester

SK8 3DG


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 - CAMHS

Annabelle Sargent

annabellesargent@priorygroup.com

Details

Date posted

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£47,674.64 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

480050

Job locations

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal

100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle

Manchester

Greater Manchester

SK8 3DG


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