About this role
Job summary
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 an independent hospital manager, 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.
Quarterly MeetingReview of Section PapersSit on Managers Hearing Panel Visit Wards to speak with Service UsersYou can find additional information in the attached job description.
Main duties of the job
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 will be educated to degree level or hold a relevant health or social care professional registration, with a postgraduate qualification being desirable. They should be passionate about providing high-quality care and possess strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively. Previous experience working within the social work, Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), or legal sectors, or having a particular interest or experience in mental health services, is considered a benefit
For more information about the role, you can email [email protected]
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Dewsbury is looking to recruit an independent hospital manager to join the team in our 32 bedded locked service. This is a sessional role.
Based in the residential area of Earlsheaton, West Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Dewsbury provides level 2 rehabilitation services divided into two wards. Care is for male patients who have mental health disorders and we also offer neuropsychiatry support, support for older people and dementia, community-focused rehabilitation, and support for severe and enduring mental health.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or hold a relevant health or social care professional registration, with a postgraduate qualification being desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Priory Healthcare
Address York Road, Earlsheaton
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF12 7LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)