Ward Manager

Description

Join Our Team at Priory Hospital Glasgow!
As a Ward Manager in Mental Health Nursing, you’ll play a vital role in our Eating Disorder Unit. With a competitive salary of up to £50,329 (depending on experience) and a full-time commitment of 37.5 hours, this is your chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

Located conveniently with easy access from Glasgow city centre and local train stations, Priory Hospital Glasgow is a specialist inpatient treatment centre dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health conditions and addictions. We provide a range of services, including depression treatment, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, and private autism assessments for adults.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our compassionate team, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership and oversee the daily operations of our Eating Disorder Unit.
• Lead and support a dedicated nursing team, ensuring high standards of patient care.
• Manage staffing, compliance, and promote a positive, safe, and compassionate environment for both patients and colleagues.

This leadership role is integral to our mission at Priory. During the interview process, we will assess candidates against our ten leadership behaviours, which are essential for fostering a high-performing culture and delivering the best care possible.

What You'll Bring to the Role

Essential Qualifications:

• Experienced Mental Health Nurse with at least two years of leadership experience.
• Proven experience supervising nursing or care staff.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Trained Assessor/Supervisor (or willingness to achieve this).
• Computer literate and willing to undertake further training in clinical, leadership, and management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a clinical environment.

What We Will Give You in Return

At Priory, we are committed to your success and growth. You will receive:

• Free on-site parking.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Birthday Holiday - enjoy an extra day off for your birthday!
• A 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.

Note: 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 to live fulfilling and independent lives. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, while also providing residential and supported living care for autistic adults and those with learning disabilities.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 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.