Ward Manager CAMHS

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

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour un Infirmier en Santé Mentale (RMN) ou RNLD engagé et motivé, responsable d'une unité spécialisée CAMHS. Vous dirigerez les soins cliniques, développerez des équipes et veillerez à l'amélioration continue des services de santé mentale pour les jeunes.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Infirmier(ère) en santé mentale inscrit(e) à NMC avec au moins 3 ans d'expérience.
• Expérience en CAMHS ou en milieu de santé mentale hospitalier.
• Connaissance approfondie de la Loi sur la santé mentale et de la gouvernance clinique.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et coordonner les soins cliniques sur le service.
• Assurer la conformité avec les politiques et procédures cliniques.
• Former et superviser le personnel junior.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Organisation

Communication

Education

NMC-registered RMN/RNLD

Job description

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Priory Hospital Chelmsford, Stump Lane, Springfield, Essex, CM1 7SJ

Priory Group Division

£47,300 to 53,700 DoE

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Location Description

An exciting opportunity for a committed and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or RNLD to lead a specialist CAMHS inpatient ward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate clinical care on the ward
• Ensure compliance with clinical policies and procedures
• Support and develop junior staff through training, supervision, and appraisals
• Participate in the on-call manager rota
• Promote high standards of care, documentation, and patient safety
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and provide family-focused care

What We’re Looking For:

• NMC-registered RMN/RNLD with at least 3 years’ senior nurse experience
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Experience in CAMHS or inpatient mental health settings
• Ability to manage change and motivate teams
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and clinical governance
• Compassionate, resilient, and focused on recovery-based care
• This is a fantastic role for a forward-thinking, hands-on leader with a passion for improving young people’s mental health services.

Job Advert Role Description

Situated within three acres of landscaped grounds, Priory Hospital Chelmsford is an independent hospital that specialises in the treatment and management of adults and adolescents with a range of mental health problems.The highly experienced team of mental health professionals and support staff includes consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and therapists.

The hospital offers calming and recovery-focused residential treatment for up to 60 service users and day care and outpatient services, including separate facilities for young people.

We provide expert treatment for the following services:

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Addiction services

Our highly experienced multidisciplinary team delivers personalised treatment programmes alongside the use of a wide range of therapies.

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Disclosure

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