Priory
Director of Clinical Services
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Director of Clinical Services (DoCS) – Registered Mental Health Nurse
Deadline: 12 July 2026 Department: Senior Management and Leadership Location: Priory Hospital Norwich Compensation: £56,000 – £58,000 per year (dependent on experience)
About the Role
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Site-based
[NMC-registered mental health nurse] with 5 years of experience required. Newly qualified nurses and preceptorship nurses do not meet the criteria.
Priory Hospital Norwich provides 24/7 mental health inpatient care for male and female patients across wards of varying acuity. Referrals are accepted from across the UK, with a focus on supporting the NHS by delivering tailored care for medium to high-risk patients. The hospital also offers:
- Acute and PICU (Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit) services – Helping treat patients closer to home and supporting repatriation of out-of-area NHS patients
- 24/7 drug and alcohol rapid response/detox service
Note: While access to a vehicle is recommended, public transport links are available (local bus services).
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The Director of Clinical Services (DoCS) Role
Core Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Hospital Director, the DoCS oversees the clinical services operation, including:
- Nursing
- Therapies
- Ensures highest standards of patient care are delivered consistently.
- Critical leadership role at Priory, requiring alignment with ten key leadership behaviours (values-driven approach).
Leadership Behaviours
Passion for delivering excellence in care and fostering a high-performance culture. For further details, see Priory’s leadership interview guidance.
Requirements
Essential
✔ Active NMC registration (Nursing & Midwifery Council) in mental health nursing. ✔ Strong grasp of statutory regulations and commitment to high-quality care improvement. ✔ Proven leadership and decision-making skills with:
- Forward-thinking mentality
- Proactive, creative approach
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Benefits
Priory invests in long-term success and career growth. Benefits include:
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Personal & professional growth:
- Regular career development conversations
- Full training opportunities
- Multiple leadership tracks and clinical advancement avenues
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Practical perks:
- Free on-site parking
- Extra paid holiday on your birthday
- Enhanced maternity pay
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Financial & wellbeing support:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits (discounted schemes, IT tech, Simply Health cashwellness plan)
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Development opportunities:
- Fully sponsored professional qualifications (via IPD panel)
- Leadership & management development, including:
- Training, mentorship, and mentoring roles
- Long-service awards & referral bonuses
Application Notes
-Closing date: 12 July 2026 -Rapid shortlisting may begin immediately; vacancy may close early if suitable candidates are identified.
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