Independent Hospital Manager

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Location: Priory Hospital Dewsbury

Compensation: £60.00 / hour

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.

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 Meeting
• Review of Section Papers
• Sit on Managers Hearing Panel
• Visit Wards to speak with Service Users

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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

Priory is seeking skilled and compassionate individuals to join us on a sessional, self‑employed basis. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work within a respected healthcare provider, delivering specialist mental health and wellbeing services. If you’re committed to making a difference and want to work in a supportive, professional environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our service offers:

• DBS paid for by Priory
• Free on‑site parking or reduced parking rates
• Supplemented meals

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.