Job summary
Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal
Full-time| 37.5 hours hours per week | Site based
Starting salary of £57,000 dependent on experience
Mental Health Nurse with minimum of 5 years of experience post registration
This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.
Main duties of the job
You will reporting into the Hospital Director, the Director of Clinical Services (DoCS) forms part of the hospital Senior Management Team and is wholly responsible for the clinical services operation (nursing and therapy) within the hospital. The post holder will ensure the highest level of patient care is provided to all patients.
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.
About us
Our comprehensive rehabilitation services provide support for people with complex mental health needs. We align our services with the recommendations of the Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health (JCPMH), ensuring our patients are given the highest quality care to enable an appropriate transition back home or into community services, wherever possible.
Details
- Date posted: 22 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £57,000 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 524672
- Job locations: Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, 100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, Manchester, Greater Manchester, SK8 3DG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description, or you can contact the HR annabellesargent@priorygroup.com
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
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Person specification
Requirements
Essential
- Hold current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) along with Mental Health.
- A strong understanding of statutory regulations, with a passion for delivering high-quality care and driving continuous improvement.
- Demonstrates effective leadership and decision-making skills, while being forward-thinking, proactive, and creative in approach.
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This advert is for Director of Clinical Services with Priory Healthcare in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £57,000 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jun 2026.
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