CAMHS Charge Nurse/Deputy Ward Manager | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager to lead a team in the CAMHS General Adolescent Unit. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality patient care, oversee assessments, and provide training to staff. Ideal for an experienced Band 5 Nurse looking to develop a career in child and adolescent mental health care. The role offers flexibility and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Band 5 Nurse in inpatient mental health care.
• Ability to lead a team and oversee care plans.
• Commitment to maintain high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nurses in an acute setting.
• Oversee assessments and care plans for service users.
• Teach and supervise the nursing team.

Skills

Risk assessment skills

Effective communication

Compassion and understanding

Knowledge of the Recovery Model

Understanding of 6 C's of care

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has now arisen and we are in the position to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to work on our CAMHS General Adolescent Unit at Longview Ward, St Aubyn Centre. The successful candidate will be a competent practitioner with a proven record of leadership skills as a Band 5 Nurse and able to take responsibility for overseeing assessments of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for clients requiring treatment. Longview ward cares for young people aged 13-18 years, admitted for the assessment and treatment of acute mental health difficulties. We are committed to developing CAMHS specialist clinicians, with our staff CAMHS preceptorship programme, and an award winning DBT treatment offer.

While experience of CAMHS is preferable, we welcome applicants with proven experience of inpatient mental health care at band 5 looking to develop their career in child and adolescent care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the clinical leadership of a team of nurses in an Acute setting.
• Responsible for the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care plans for individual service users.
• Work as a key worker advising and supporting colleagues as required.
• To assist the Ward Manager in setting and maintaining high standards of care and evaluating quality outcomes.
• Participate in a range of assessments provided during 24 hour period.
• To take charge of the unit in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility, this includes the role of bed manager for the unit.
• To teach and supervise the team, including qualified, non-qualified and learners.
• Maintain good standards of communication, both oral and written, in accordance with NMC guidelines.
• Responsible for reporting to the Team Manager (or nominated deputy) any circumstances that may affect the delivery of care and/or efficient running of the ward.
• Ensure all staff adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent risk assessment skills.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Demonstrate compassion, understanding, commitment, enthusiasm, and above all be highly motivated.
• An understanding of the Recovery Model approach is essential, taking into account the needs of families and carers, and becoming part of an established multidisciplinary team.
• The candidate will have a high level of knowledge and philosophy of the 6 C’s of care.
• Active participation will be required in the training and education of learners allocated to the Mental Health Service, and to encourage integration between the Ward Team and the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team.
• The successful candidate will deliver the highest quality care for patients with acute mental health issues; with a positive attitude and a commitment to maintain EPUT’s excellent customer care.

Experience and Context

• Experience of CAMHS is preferable, but applicants with proven experience of inpatient mental health care at band 5 who wish to develop their career in child and adolescent care will be considered.

Benefits

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

Other information

• The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
• Join our Staff bank.
• What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able to offer safe and effective care at all times.
• All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
• If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
• We are looking for people who can bring commitment and fresh ideas, and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways; in return we offer Training and development of staff, support through regular supervision and Appraisal to assist you in setting realistic objectives.

Events

• This advert closes on Friday 17 Oct 2025