Deputy Ward Manager CAMHS

Priory; Springfield; Presencial; GBP 43.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Professional development sponsorship

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for our CAMHS Ward. You will join a dedicated team focused on the mental health of children and adolescents, utilizing evidence-based interventions to support their recovery journeys.

The role requires a Registered Mental Health Nurse with at least 18 months of post-registration experience and a commitment to professional development. We offer a range of benefits including free parking, a birthday holiday, and opportunities for career

Formación

• Must hold current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• At least 18 months to 2 years of post-registration experience required.
• Demonstrated expertise in CAMHS essential.

Responsabilidades

• Support the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents.
• Assist in the assessment and delivery of individualized care plans.
• Promote dignity, safety, and emotional wellbeing.

Conocimientos

Mental Health Expertise

Leadership Abilities

Strong Commitment to Development

Computer Skills

Educación

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Descripción del empleo

DescriptionPriory Hospital ChelmsfordFull-time| 37.5 hours per week | Site based£43,014 - £46,314/year dependent on experience

Registered Mental Health Nurse with at least 18 months to two years of post-registration experienceThis role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.

You will be working on Willow CAMHS Ward.

Priory Hospital Chelmsford offers excellent transport links, making visitor and patient travel stress-free. Located just outside the city centre, the hospital is easily reachable by rail, bus, and road.By Train: Just 6 minutes from Chelmsford Station (45 mins direct from London Liverpool Street).

By Bus: Frequent local routes (54 & 56) run directly from the city centre to the hospital.

By Car: Quickly accessible via the A12 with on-site visitor parking available.

What you’ll be doing

As Deputy Ward Manager on our CAMHS Ward, you will become part of a compassionate and dedicated team committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. We take a personalised and therapeutic approach, using evidence-based interventions to help young people build resilience, develop confidence, and move towards a healthier and more positive future. As a valued member of the team, you will play an integral role in each young person’s recovery journey, supporting the assessment and delivery of individualised care plans while promoting dignity, safety, and emotional wellbeing. You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential

Hold current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) along with Mental Health. The candidate should also have at least 18 months to two years of post-registration experience and be able to show clear expertise within CAMHS.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to continued professional development, including ongoing growth in leadership capabilities. Solid computer skills are important for this role.

Desirable

Experience in clinical supervision experience is desirable.

For more information about the role, you can email

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday
• Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.

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