Ward Manager – Acute CAMHS
Permanent, full-time role
£47,000 - £54,000 DOE
Essex
Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse with a passion for leading teams to deliver exceptional, person-centred care?
Do you thrive in fast-paced, acute settings and take pride in supporting young people through challenging times?
Are you confident managing clinical teams, overseeing rota systems, and ensuring high standards of governance and care?
Do you want to join a service where your leadership can truly shape culture, improve outcomes, and make a lasting difference?
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Ward Manager to lead an 11-bedded Acute CAMHS Ward supporting young people aged 13–18 experiencing complex mental health needs. The service provides high-quality, person-centred care for individuals with conditions such as psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, and trauma.
You’ll be joining a dedicated multi-disciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and therapists, all working collaboratively to deliver safe, compassionate, and effective care. This is a full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week) within a well-established private mental health hospital.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the ward, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care and operational efficiency.
- Oversee safe staffing levels, skill mix, and rota management, ensuring resources are used effectively.
- Support, develop, and supervise the nursing team through appraisals, clinical supervision, and ongoing professional development.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and governance standards, contributing to audits and service improvement initiatives.
- Promote a positive, therapeutic culture where patients feel supported, respected, and empowered in their recovery journey.
- Work collaboratively with the wider MDT to develop and implement individualised care plans.
Candidate Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with active NMC registration or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum two years’ supervisory experience within a relevant mental health or inpatient setting.
- Proven experience managing clinical teams and overseeing rota management and performance development.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Confident in clinical governance, audit processes, and driving service improvement.
- Compassionate, resilient, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Salary Package & Benefits
- Competitive salary aligned with experience and responsibility.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with your birthday off as an additional day of annual leave.
- Free on-site parking and subsidised meals.
- Comprehensive training and career development pathways, including leadership and management programmes.
- Contributory pension scheme and healthcare cash plan.
- Access to flexible benefit schemes including gym membership and technology discounts.
- Support for ongoing professional qualifications and CPD.
- Long service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses.
Contact Details:
For more information or to apply, please contact Aleksandra Siedlecka at Compass Associates: [email protected]
Recommendations:
Compass Associates is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for any successful referral we place into this or another permanent role.
