Department: Senior Management and Leadership
Location: Priory Hospital Cardiff
Compensation: £50,471 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Cardiff is looking to recruit an Interim Bespoke Therapeutic Placement (Ward) Manager to join the team. The shift pattern is Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. This is an interim role of 9 months and a full‑time role of 37.5 hours a week.
The unit includes a variety of facilities, such as three secure gardens, a gym, patient practice kitchens, a patient social area, art rooms and dedicated support service areas. The service is currently being developed to provide bespoke treatment packages for a variety of patients with complex mental health needs. The unit will provide a modern, homely environment promoting independence, whilst employing an experienced multi‑disciplinary team to oversee and support patient progress.
What you’ll be doing
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, and undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patient.
- Have clinical and leadership experience that provides the expertise and confidence required to support the wider nursing team.
- Be able to respond flexibly to change and the developing needs of the service.
- Be responsible for deputising in the absence of the ward manager if necessary and therefore must demonstrate a willingness to develop and expand on their existing roles and responsibilities.
- Be role models for their peers and demonstrate core Priory values at all times; therefore the expectations of this will need to be clearly set out.
- Registered Nurse with active NMC PIN with 5 years post‑qualifying experience.
- Relevant clinical experience.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality.
- Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practice.
What you’ll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The post holder must be currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a first‑level nurse or with the Health and Care Professions Council, with appropriate registration or experience relevant to the ward. They should have at least two years’ experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting and be a trained and current assessor/supervisor. Experience as a registered practitioner working in clinical settings relevant to the post is essential, along with evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable experience includes involvement in clinical audit and/or evidence‑based service improvement, as well as working in environments that require the ability to manage multiple priorities. The role also requires experience supervising nursing or care staff, a willingness to undertake further clinical, managerial, and leadership training and development, and a good level of computer literacy.
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.
For more information about the role, you can email JamieTennet2@priorygroup.com
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Free on‑site parking
- Birthday Holiday – Your birthday as an extra day annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- 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
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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