Ward Manager

Overview

Ward Manager (RMN) - Specialist CAMHS Service Senior Leadership Role Up to £52,000

If you're a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with experience in CAMHS, ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role, this opportunity is for you. Join a highly rated, small specialist service where your clinical expertise will shape the standard of care and support young people's mental health every day

Quick Role Snapshot

• Salary: Up to £52,000
• Location: Brighton
• Setting Type: Small, specialist service with excellent CQC rating

Why This Job Is Worth Your Click

• Lead a small, specialist CAMHS service where you can influence care standards and service delivery.
• Work in a service rated good by the CQC, focused on delivering personalised, child and adolescent mental health care.
• Enjoy enhanced annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday.
• Benefit from enhanced parental leave, life assurance, and wellbeing support.
• Access training, development opportunities, and a dedicated benefits portal.
• Be part of a close-knit, professional team where senior staff have autonomy and real impact.

What You'll Need

• RMN registration and valid UK NMC Pin - essential
• Senior leadership experience within CAMHS or child/adolescent mental health services
• Proven ability to lead a clinical team, manage complex care needs, and maintain compliance with CQC standards
• Passion for training, mentoring, and developing staff

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the CAMHS ward.
• Support, mentor, and develop the clinical team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and clinical governance policies.
• Maintain strong relationships with young people, families, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Oversee clinical documentation, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Champion best practice in child and adolescent mental health nursing.

How We Hire / What Happens After You Apply

• We'll contact you within 1-2 working days to discuss your experience and the role.
• Your CV will never be shared without permission - you remain in full control.
• If the role is a match, we schedule interviews and provide preparation guidance.
• You'll receive clear, transparent communication throughout the process, right through to offer.