Ward Manager- Fixed Term- 4/6 Months
Application Deadline: 10 August 2025
Department: Senior Management and Leadership
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Woodbourne
Compensation: £47,375 / year
Description
Woodbourne Priory Hospital is looking to recruit a Ward Manager- Fixed Term- 4/6 Months to join the team. Our specialist addiction facility, The Manor Ward, is where our team deliver exceptional levels of treatment and care to our patients. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours.
Priory Hospital Woodbourne, located in a peaceful and picturesque suburb of South West Birmingham, is a specialised addiction rehab centre, providing expert treatment for a range of addictions, including alcohol, drugs and support for behavioural addictions.
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. As a Ward Manager- Fixed Term- 4/6 Months, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
* Ensures that all members of the nursing team receive clinical supervision, appraisal, CPD requirements, and complete mandatory training.
* Addresses shortfalls in development and ensures that training and performance issues are addressed.
* Recognises and rewards positive performance by the nursing staff, commensurate with their roles and responsibilities.
* Acts as a highly visible role model, mentor and leader, creating a culture that promotes learning, development, inquiry and professionalism, celebrates achievements and shares learning to the benefit of the ward, hospital and wider division.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
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 ideal candidate:
You must be registered with the NMC or HCPC, with at least two years' supervisory experience in a relevant care setting and appropriate ward-specific experience. You should be a trained and current assessor/supervisor, computer literate, and committed to ongoing clinical, managerial, and leadership development. Experience in clinical audit or service improvement is desirable, as is the ability to manage multiple priorities. Previous experience supervising nursing or care staff is also essential.
For more information about the role, you can email
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
* Supplemented meals
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* 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 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. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.
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