Priory Healthcare

Ward Manager CAMHS Unit

The closing date is 31 December 2025

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

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, taking steps to ensure that appropriate staffing levels and skill mix of nursing experience and skills is in place 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 erostering standards are maintained and are 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

About us

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 allow them to maximise their recovery journey.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£47,300 to £53,700 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0358-25-0023CHELM

Job locations

The Priory Hospital

Stump Lane

Chelmsford

CM1 7SJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be registered with the NMC, 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be registered with the NMC, 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC or HCPC

Experience

Essential

  • CAMHS
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC or HCPC

Experience

Essential

  • CAMHS

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.

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.

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

The Priory Hospital

Stump Lane

Chelmsford

CM1 7SJ


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

The Priory Hospital

Stump Lane

Chelmsford

CM1 7SJ


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£47,300 to £53,700 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0358-25-0023CHELM

Job locations

The Priory Hospital

Stump Lane

Chelmsford

CM1 7SJ


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