Priory
Director of Clinical Services
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Application Deadline: 3 September 2026
Department: Senior Management and Leadership
Location: Priory Hospital Cardiff
Compensation: £55,000 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Cardiff
Salary - £55,000 per annum
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern - Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm
Priory Hospital Cardiff has an opportunity for a Director of Clinical Services to join our team.
Priory Hospital Cardiff, Cardiff, South Wales is a low secure service for males and females with a personality disorder, learning disability or mental health diagnosis, delivered across three bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs). It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes nearby providing access into and around Cardiff and a train station approximately 1 mile from the hospital. The M4 motorway is also close by, providing wider regional access.
What you'll be doing
We’re looking for an experienced and confident Director of Clinical Services to provide senior nursing leadership and support the Hospital Director in delivering high-quality clinical care. You’ll play a key role in leading and developing the nursing team, promoting best practice and ensuring the service continues to meet the changing needs of patients and staff.
In this role, you will:
- Provide senior clinical and nursing leadership across the service.
- Support the Hospital Director with the effective delivery of clinical services.
- Lead, support and develop the wider nursing team, acting as a positive role model.
- Deputise for the Ward Manager when required.
- Respond flexibly to changes and the developing needs of the service.
- Promote Priory values and a culture of quality, continuous improvement and excellent patient care.
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You can find additional information in the attached job description.
If you wish to discuss the above, please contact Hospital Director Ross Morris at rossmorris@priorygroup.com
What you'll bring to the role
You will be a Registered Nurse with an active NMC PIN and 7 years’ post-qualifying experience, alongside relevant clinical experience and strong nursing leadership skills. You will have a proven ability to support, lead and develop nursing teams, with a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality. You will also demonstrate flexible and innovative approaches to clinical practice, excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills, and the confidence to take on additional responsibilities and deputise when required.
This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.
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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
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- 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
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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