Ward Manager – CAMHS
Permanent, full-time role
£47,000 - £54,000 DOE
Essex
Are you a dedicated NMC-registered Mental Health Nurse with a proven ability to lead and inspire clinical teams?
Do you thrive in environments where every day brings a new challenge and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people?
Are you passionate about developing others, improving services, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care?
Overview
Are you an experienced and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse with a passion for leading teams that make a difference in the lives of young people?
We’re seeking a Ward Manager to lead a small, dedicated CAMHS ward supporting young people aged 13–18 with a range of complex mental health needs. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides evidence-based, person-centred care in a therapeutic and supportive environment.
This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week position within a well-established private mental health hospital setting that promotes clinical excellence, staff wellbeing, and continuous professional development.
Responsibilities
- Provide effective leadership and day-to-day management of the ward, ensuring safe and high-quality care delivery.
- Oversee staffing levels, skill mix, and rota management to ensure the ward operates efficiently and safely.
- Support, supervise, and appraise nursing staff, ensuring CPD, mandatory training, and clinical supervision requirements are met.
- Lead on clinical governance, audits, and service improvement initiatives.
- Foster a compassionate and positive team culture focused on recovery and person-centred outcomes.
- Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans.
- Act as a visible role model for best practice and uphold the highest standards of professional conduct.
Candidate Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with a valid NMC registration.
- Minimum of two years’ supervisory experience within a relevant mental health or CAMHS setting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams in a clinical environment.
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with experience managing rotas, appraisals, and staff development.
- Confident in clinical audit and service improvement.
- Computer literate, resilient, and committed to maintaining a safe and therapeutic ward culture.
- Trained Assessor/Supervisor qualification desirable.
Salary Package & Benefits
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for your birthday.
- Free on-site parking and subsidised meals.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Access to funded professional development and leadership training.
- Flexible benefits including healthcare cash plan, gym membership discounts, and tech purchase schemes.
- Recognition awards for long service and staff referrals.
- Ongoing opportunities for career progression across a national network of services.
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.
