Ward Manager, Acute Ward (CAMHS) – Leadership & Development

Priory Group; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in Chelmsford seeks a Ward Manager for the Acute Ward. The role involves overseeing nursing staff, managing resources, and ensuring quality patient care. Ideal candidates must be NMC or HCPC registered with supervisory experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a focus on professional development. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Subsidised meals

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC or HCPC with at least two years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in clinical audit, managing multiple priorities, and service improvement.
• Computer literate and committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ward and resources effectively.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.
• Provide clinical supervision and manage training requirements.
• Address performance issues and training shortfalls.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Supervisory experience

Nursing skill

Clinical audit experience

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

Training as Assessor/Supervisor

Job description

A leading mental health care provider in Chelmsford seeks a Ward Manager for the Acute Ward. The role involves overseeing nursing staff, managing resources, and ensuring quality patient care. Ideal candidates must be NMC or HCPC registered with supervisory experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a focus on professional development. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and various employee benefits.