Ward Manager Mixed Acute Ward

Priory Hospital Bristol
Salary £47,375 to £53,329
Full-time role of 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Bristol has an opportunity for a Ward Manager to join our team on our mixed Acute Ward. We have an exciting opportunity to join our brand-new mixed acute ward at Priory Bristol. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and passionate multidisciplinary team, helping to shape a new service from the ground up while delivering outstanding, recovery-focused care to adults experiencing acute mental health needs. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, develop your skills, and contribute to a supportive and innovative environment, this could be the role for you

Priory Hospital Bristol, Stapleton, Bristol is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment service for individuals, families and couples. It provides fast access to treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions and addictions. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Stapleton and Bristol Parkway railway station approximately 2–3 miles from the hospital.

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. As Ward Manager, you will provide effective leadership and oversight of the ward, ensuring safe staffing, appropriate skill mix and effective rota management. You will lead the nursing team through supervision, appraisal, CPD and mandatory training, while promoting a culture of learning, professionalism and continuous improvement. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care, with clear care planning, effective discharge planning, physical and mental healthcare, medicines management and compliance with the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and relevant legislation. You will oversee clinical governance, incident and complaint investigations, risk management, audits and quality improvement, ensuring accurate communication and record keeping. You will also lead recruitment and retention, build strong relationships across the MDT, promote equality and diversity, and ensure the ward operates safely and effectively. Where required, you will deputise for the Director of Clinical Services.

Essential for the role

• Be currently registered with the Nursing Midwifery Council as a first level nurse or with the Health and Care Professions Council
• At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting.
• Appropriate registration or experience required for the ward RMN and RNLD qualified

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience working in an Acute setting

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. You can find additional information in the attached job description.