CAMHS Ward Manager

CAMHS Ward Manager - Agency Contract | West Midlands

Contract Type: Agency | 3 months (with potential to extend)

Salary: Highly competitive, above market rates

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Ward Manager on behalf of a leading specialist mental health care provider in the West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior CAMHS professional seeking a rewarding agency assignment with scope for extension.

The Role

As Ward Manager for a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) General Adolescent Unit, you will:

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team delivering specialist mental health care to young people
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership that drives clinical excellence and patient safety
• Oversee day-to-day ward operations, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements
• Champion professional development across your team and foster a recovery-focused, therapeutic environment
• Ensure consistently high standards of patient care and positive outcomes

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in mental health nursing with CAMHS specialism
• Minimum 2 years in a senior nursing leadership role (Deputy Ward Manager, Clinical Team Leader, or equivalent)
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Proven track record of effective team leadership in a CAMHS inpatient setting
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance, and best practice in adolescent mental health

Why Apply?

• Competitive agency rates significantly above market standard
• Opportunity to work with a respected provider in specialist mental health care
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and service needs
• Make a real difference in the lives of young people during a critical period

How to Apply

If you're an experienced CAMHS nurse leader ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you.