Ward Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
WE ARE LOOKING FOR TALENTED PEOPLE LIKE YOU!!
Knowing that you’re making a difference to people’s lives is rewarding in itself. But our many roles offer much more than that. As well as helping you grow and develop your talent, we want you to feel proud of where you work and what you do.
The Priory Hospital – Altrincham is part of the Priory Group, Europe’s leading provider of specialist treatment in mental health. The hospital has an established reputation for providing the highest standards of care together with an extensive range of clinical services. The hospital has residential facilities for 56 patients as well as day care and outpatient services.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and committed Ward Manager to work on Dunham Ward; our 24 bedded Private Adult Acute Service Ward. The successful candidate will lead the nursing team and manage ward resources appropriately ensuring that the care we provide to our service users is of the highest standard.
You will have proven leadership skills and a commitment to motivating and developing the nursing team along with an ability to influence and manage change effectively. You will be responsible for managing and directing the team ensuring compliance of statutory regulations, current legislation and quality standards.
You will be expected to contribute to the ongoing development of the service developing excellent working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team, the Senior Management Team of the hospital and with external agencies and regulatory bodies.
You will have an ongoing commitment to professional development and will be a role model in promoting a culture of learning and development in your team. As a member of the leadership team your communication skills and motivation to strive for excellence will be key.
You will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration and you will have experience of managing a team in a healthcare environment.
Closing date for applications is Monday, 10th April 2023
For further information please contact Cara Fitzgerald, Director of Clinical Services at carafitzgerald@priorygroup.com or on 0161 904 0050
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Ward Manager roles across Priory Healthcare's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £42,668 - £48,393 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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