Ward Manager

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Ward Manager in Mental Health Nursing!

Location: Priory Hospital North London, Southgate, London

Salary: £47,375 - £53,329 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: Full Time - 37.5 Hours

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? Priory Hospital North London is seeking a passionate and experienced Ward Manager to join our dedicated team in providing exceptional mental health care. Our facility specializes in treating a variety of conditions, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, and OCD, along with private autism assessments for adults. Conveniently located near Southgate Underground station, we are easily accessible by public transport.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Ward Manager, you will:

• Lead a compassionate team committed to supporting the wellbeing of our patients.
• Provide clinical leadership and oversee the daily operations of our Private Adult Ward.
• Ensure high standards of patient care while managing staffing and compliance.
• Foster a positive, safe, and compassionate environment for both patients and colleagues.
• Embrace our leadership behaviours that drive a high-performing culture focused on delivering the best care.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

We’re looking for someone who is:

• An experienced Mental Health Nurse with at least two years of leadership experience in a relevant setting.
• A Registered Mental Health Nurse with demonstrable clinical experience.
• Skilled in supervising nursing or care staff.
• Committed to continuing professional development (CPD).
• A trained Assessor/Supervisor (or willing to achieve this).
• Computer literate and able to manage multiple priorities in a clinical environment.
• Ready to undertake further training in clinical leadership and management.

What We Offer You

At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role and succeed in your career. Here’s what you can expect:

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Enjoy an extra day off for your birthday!
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology, and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities and sponsorship for professional qualifications
• Leadership and management development programs
• Long service awards and 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.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With a dedicated team of 12,000 colleagues across 270 services, we support over 24,000 individuals each year, helping them live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, and provide care for autistic adults and those with learning disabilities.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage you to learn more about the accessibility support we offer.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

watford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English