Ward Manager
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £53,881.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53881.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | York, YO32 9UN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0358-25-0017 |
Summary
Priory Stockton Hall is looking to recruit a Ward Manager to join the team. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.Priory Stockton Hall is a long-serving medium secure hospital based in a quiet but well-connected village near the historic city of York. It serves the local Provider Collaborative and multiple National Collaboratives, depending on clinical need, and has had a long-running record of successful patient pathways. 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, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients Manages the ward and resources effectively, taking steps to ensure that appropriate staffing levels and skill mix of nursing experience and skills is in place including effective rota management, annual leave and training arrangements. Has full oversight of the nursing staff rota and is the authorised individual to ensure rota management and erostering standards are maintained and are effective. 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. 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. Be currently registered with the Nursing Midwifery Council as a first level nurse or with the Health and Care Professions Council At least 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity within a relevant care setting. Appropriate registration or experience required for the ward Willingness to complete further clinical, managerial and leadership training and development relevant to your area of practice in management and leadership. Trained and current Assessor/Supervisor. For more information about the role, you can emailHRStocktonHall@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 Supplemented meals 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days 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