Ward Manager Acute Ward Reference PRI96813 Location Priory Hospital Chelmsford, Stump Lane, Springfield, Essex, CM1 7SJ Priory Group Division Healthcare Salary £47,300 - £53,700 Hours 37.5 Vacancy Type Permanent - Full Time Job Advert Location Description Situated within three acres of landscaped grounds, Priory Hospital Chelmsford is an independent hospital that specialises in the treatment and management of adults and adolescents with a range of mental health problems. There is a highly experienced team of mental health professionals and support staff, which include consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and therapists. The hospital offers calming and recovery focused residential treatment for up to 60 service users, as well as day care and outpatient services, including separate facilities for young people. Job Advert Role Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, enthusiastic and motivated Ward Manager for our Acute Ward at the Priory Hospital Chelmsford. Applications are invited from an outstanding, proactive and conscientious Senior Nurse/ Charge Nurse/ Ward Manager to take on this leading role. To provide Clinical Management and Leadership of the full nursing team on the Ward, this includes being a highly visible role model and mentor to the nursing team. The post-holder has responsibility for overseeing and maintaining the highest standards of nursing care. The role will act as a senior clinical member of the team, providing advice and support from a nursing perspective and oversee and hold responsibility for the ward environment and its resources. The successful applicant will be forward-thinking manager, who will lead staff by example. Good communication skills, flexibility and a team approach to ward working are essential qualities. Applicants must also have a proven track record of effective nurse leadership and also have a minimum of 3 years senior nurse experience. Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams. Division DBS info About us From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare. The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group. As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes. Disclosure All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. No agencies please If you forward any CV's to the Priory Group and you are not on the Priory Group PSL and have not been asked to work on the above role we will accept the CV as a gift. Job Description Ward_Manager_June_2022_1_.pdf Closing Date 31/05/2025