Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- What you'll bring to the role
An experienced Mental Health Nurse with at least two years leadership experience within a relevant mental health or care setting.
- What you'll bring to the role
Demonstrable experience working as a Registered Mental Health Nurse within a relevant clinical setting.
- What you'll bring to the role
Experience supervising nursing or care staff.
- What you'll bring to the role
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
- What you'll bring to the role
Trained Assessor/Supervisor (or willingness to achieve).
- What you'll bring to the role
Computer literate.
- What you'll bring to the role
Ability to provide effective clinical leadership and support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
- What you'll bring to the role
Willingness to undertake further clinical, leadership and management training relevant to the role and area of practice.
- What you'll bring to the role
Experience managing multiple priorities in a clinical environment.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Priory Hospital North London/Private Adult WardSalary is £47,375 - £53,329 per annum dependant on experienceFull Time - 37.5 HoursPriory Hospital North London has an opportunity for a Ward Manager in Mental Health Nursing to join our team. Priory Hospital North London, Southgate, London is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment centre providing care for conditions including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and OCD, as well as private autism assessments for adults. It is accessible by public transport, with Southgate Underground station nearby and local bus routes serving the surrounding area.
What you'll be doing
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.You will provide clinical leadership and oversee the day-to-day running of our Private Adult Ward. You will lead and support the nursing team, ensure high standards of patient care, manage staffing and compliance, and promote a positive, safe, and compassionate environment for patients and colleagues alike.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.
What we will give you in return
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
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