Job Description

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Hospital Director - Mental Health Rehabilitation, Walsall

Salary: 65,000 | Full Time | Permanent | CQC Rated "Good"

At Priory 255 Lichfield Road, we believe that recovery starts with strong leadership.

Our modern, purpose-built rehabilitation hospital in Walsall, West Midlands provides both level 1 and 2 care for adults with severe, complex and enduring mental health needs - often those living with treatment-resistant conditions. Rated "Good" in all areas by the CQC, the service has a proud reputation for its safe, therapeutic environment and its compassionate, skilled team.

We are now seeking an experienced and clinically qualified leader to guide this high-performing service into its next chapter of excellence.

What you'll be doing

As Hospital Director and Registered Manager, you'll hold accountability for the overall performance of the hospital - operational, clinical, financial and regulatory. You will lead a talented Senior Management Team and multidisciplinary workforce to ensure the delivery of outstanding care, continuous improvement, and sustainable outcomes.

You will:Take strategic ownership of the hospital's performance, governance, and quality standards. Lead by example, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and compassionate care. Work closely with regional and divisional leaders to achieve business and clinical objectives. Ensure compliance with CQC requirements, clinical governance frameworks, and Priory values. Champion initiatives that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and operational efficiency.

What you'll bring to the role

You'll be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) by background, with proven leadership experience as a Ward Manager, Clinical Lead, Deputy Hospital Director or established Hospital Director seeking a new and meaningful challenge.

You will bring:A deep understanding of mental health and rehabilitation services. Strong financial and operational management capability. The ability to inspire teams and drive a culture of collaboration and high performance. A genuine commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient care.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference - leading a respected service with a stable team, clear direction, and the backing of a national organisation that invests in its people.

What we will give you in return

At Priory, we want you to thrive -- both personally and professionally. You'll be supported with structured leadership development, regular career conversations, and access to a national network of peers.65,000 salary 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (and your birthday off) Free on-site parking and meals Enhanced maternity pay and contributory pension scheme Flexible benefits, including gym membership, IT tech schemes, and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health) Professional development sponsorship via our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel Leadership & management training pathways Long service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses
If you're a healthcare leader ready to shape the future of a high-performing rehabilitation hospital, we'd love to hear from you.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and we may close the vacancy early once sufficient suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, as well as children's mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.


With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.

Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.



Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.



All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.



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