Job summary
Join a dedicated and compassionate team committed to delivering exceptional care for children, young people, and their families and carers.
We are excited to announce vacancies for Ward Manager position at the Maudsley Adolescent Unit. This Adolescent Unit supports young people aged 12 to 18 from across South London and beyond, often caring for some of the most vulnerable individuals in need of intensive mental health support. This Adolescent Unit is currently based on the Bethlem Royal Hospital whilst a new unit is being built on the Maudsley site.
This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to take a leading role within an innovative multidisciplinary team. The successful candidates will help shape best practice, influence patient care strategies, and make a lasting impact on service delivery. If you're passionate about driving excellence and pioneering new approaches in adolescent mental health, we would love to hear from you.
We are proud to offer high staff-to-patient ratios and a well-established MDT committed to holistic care. Our nursing team plays a central role in leading the units and supporting young people on their recovery journey. We're looking for motivated and dynamic Ward Manager who are ready to lead with integrity, inspiring their teams through resilience, clinical expertise, and a calm, compassionate presence in challenging circumstances.
Main duties of the job
You must be a qualified RMN with experience of working in an in-patient mental health setting. You need to have an understanding of the challenges that face nurses caring for young people with mental health difficulties today and be able to demonstrate resilience and empathy. Most important to us is that you have a commitment and passion to want to lead an excellent service. In return you will be supported by an experienced MDT and colleagues within CAMHS.
Our senior nursing team offers a progressive and supportive environment to develop and mentor individuals by utilising in-house resources as well as strong links with external education providers and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IOPPN).
About us
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be prepared to physically move between sites as needed.
Ensure that they are fully aware of current developments and practice in their clinical area. Acknowledge their own limitations and discuss/identify their training and development needs with their line manager.
Make effective use of supervision with their line manager on a regular and agreed basis.
Be aware of the need to reflect on their practice both as clinician and manager.
Manage their time efficiently.
Be aware of and adhere to all Trust Policies and act as a role model to other staff.
Meet the NMCs requirements for Standards of Professional Practice, Code of Conduct and Post Registration and Practice (PREP) and Revalidation
Recognise emotional and mental effort required to fulfil the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be prepared to physically move between sites as needed.
Ensure that they are fully aware of current developments and practice in their clinical area. Acknowledge their own limitations and discuss/identify their training and development needs with their line manager.
Make effective use of supervision with their line manager on a regular and agreed basis.
Be aware of the need to reflect on their practice both as clinician and manager.
Manage their time efficiently.
Be aware of and adhere to all Trust Policies and act as a role model to other staff.
Meet the NMCs requirements for Standards of Professional Practice, Code of Conduct and Post Registration and Practice (PREP) and Revalidation
Recognise emotional and mental effort required to fulfil the post.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Mental Health / Learning Disability
- Degree or Equivalent experience
- PSTS training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Managing clinical practice at band 6 - some of which must be within an inpatient setting
- Implementing and monitoring standards of care
- Working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
Desirable
- Working with different client groups and using a variety of models and approaches to care.
- Staff performance management
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence based practice
- Relevant legislation associated with Mental Health Care and CAMHS
- The role and function of other organisations providing services to young people and their families / carers
Desirable
- Performance management procedures
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills in developing and changing clinical practice
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies
Desirable
- Ability to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situations
- Ability to build and lead effectively, a large multi-skilled team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Recognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessary
- Ability to gain easily the trust, confidence and respect of service users, their relatives and staff of a variety of levels and disciplines
- Methodical approach to work with attention to detail
Desirable
- Ability to work changeable hours at short notice when necessary
- Evidence of undertaking audit work
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Mental Health / Learning Disability
- Degree or Equivalent experience
- PSTS training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Managing clinical practice at band 6 - some of which must be within an inpatient setting
- Implementing and monitoring standards of care
- Working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
Desirable
- Working with different client groups and using a variety of models and approaches to care.
- Staff performance management
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence based practice
- Relevant legislation associated with Mental Health Care and CAMHS
- The role and function of other organisations providing services to young people and their families / carers
Desirable
- Performance management procedures
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills in developing and changing clinical practice
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies
Desirable
- Ability to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situations
- Ability to build and lead effectively, a large multi-skilled team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Recognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessary
- Ability to gain easily the trust, confidence and respect of service users, their relatives and staff of a variety of levels and disciplines
- Methodical approach to work with attention to detail
Desirable
- Ability to work changeable hours at short notice when necessary
- Evidence of undertaking audit work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Maudsley but based at Bethlem temporarily
Monks Orchard Road
London
BR3 3BX
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
