Deputy Ward Manager CAMHS

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team at Priory Hospital Chelmsford!

Are you a passionate Registered Mental Health Nurse with a desire to make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents? If you have at least 18 months to 2 years of post-registration experience, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity with us!

Position: Deputy Ward Manager on Willow CAMHS Ward
Hours: Full-time | 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £43,014 - £46,314/year (dependent on experience)

Location & Accessibility

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is conveniently located just outside the city center, offering excellent transport links:

• By Train: Only 6 minutes from Chelmsford Station (45 mins direct from London Liverpool Street).
• By Bus: Frequent local routes (54 & 56) run directly from the city center to the hospital.
• By Car: Easily accessible via the A12 with on-site visitor parking available.

Your Role

As the Deputy Ward Manager on our CAMHS Ward, you will be part of a compassionate and dedicated team focused on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people. Your role will involve:

• Implementing personalized and therapeutic approaches to care.
• Utilizing evidence-based interventions to help young people build resilience and confidence.
• Supporting the assessment and delivery of individualized care plans.
• Promoting dignity, safety, and emotional wellbeing for each young person.

What You Bring

Essential Qualifications:

• Current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in Mental Health.
• At least 18 months to 2 years of post-registration experience, with clear expertise in CAMHS.
• A strong commitment to ongoing professional development and leadership growth.
• Solid computer skills.

Desirable: Experience in clinical supervision is a plus!

What We Offer You

At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role! We provide:

• Free on-site parking.
• Birthday Holiday: Enjoy an extra day off on your birthday!
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships and IT technology.
• Access to development opportunities and sponsorship for professional qualifications.
• Leadership and management development programs.
• Long service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With a dedicated team of 12,000 colleagues across 270 services, we support over 24,000 individuals each year. We treat a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and children’s mental health, while providing care for various needs.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure from the appropriate level of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland, with costs covered by Priory.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

london (abbey wood)

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English