Ward Manager CAMHS

Priory; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chelmsford seeks a Ward Manager CAMHS to lead an 11-bedded ward for young individuals. The ideal candidate will manage staffing and resources effectively while ensuring high-quality care. Required qualifications include NMC/HCPC registration and supervisory experience. The role offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship for professional qualifications

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• At least two years' supervisory experience in a relevant care setting.
• Trained Assessor/Supervisor.
• Experience supervising nursing or care staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ward and resources effectively.
• Ensure staffing levels and skill mix are appropriate.
• Provide clinical supervision and mandatory training.
• Address development and training issues.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Supervisory experience

Clinical audit experience

Service improvement

Education

Registered with NMC or HCPC

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Ward Manager CAMHS
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Chelmsford
Compensation: £47,300 - £53,700 / year

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is looking to recruit a Ward Manager CAMHS for our 11 bedded ward for young people aged between 13 and 18 years. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours.

Chelmer Ward and The Lodge are private general psychiatry and addiction treatment facilities. We offer support to people in crisis with mental health issues, such as psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and trauma. The ward has a multidisciplinary team consisting of experienced consultant psychiatrists, specialty doctors, mental health nurses and therapists, who provide person-centred care, in collaboration with the patient, to maximise recovery.

What you'll be doing

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 a Ward Manager CAMHS, 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.

• Manages the ward and resources effectively, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and skill mix of nursing experience and skills, including effective rota management, annual leave and training arrangements.
• Has full oversight of the nursing staff rota and is the authorised individual to ensure rota management and rostering standards are maintained and effective.
• Ensures that all members of the nursing team receive clinical supervision, appraisal, CPD requirements and complete mandatory training.
• Addresses shortfalls in development and ensures that training and performance issues are addressed.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. The ideal candidate will be registered with the NMC or HCPC, with at least two years' supervisory experience in a relevant care setting. They should be a trained Assessor/Supervisor, computer literate, and committed to ongoing professional development. Experience in clinical audit, service improvement, and managing multiple priorities is essential, along with previous experience supervising nursing or care staff.

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
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
• 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. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.

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