Ward Manager

Reference

PRI100057

Location

Priory Hospital Chelmsford, Stump Lane, Springfield, Essex, CM1 7SJ

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£47,300 to 53,700 DoE

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert - Division Information

Providing quality, inspiring innovation and  delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Job Advert Location Description

Situated within three acres of landscaped grounds, Priory Hospital Chelmsford is an independent hospital that specialises in the treatment and management of adults and adolescents with a range of mental health problems.  There is a highly experienced team of mental health professionals and support staff, which include consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and therapists.

The hospital offers calming and recovery focused residential treatment for up to 60 service users, as well as day care and outpatient services, including separate facilities for young people.

We provide expert treatment for the following services:
•             Eating disorders
•             Child and Adolescent Mental Health
•             Addiction services

Our highly experienced multidisciplinary team deliver personalised treatment programmes alongside the use of a wide range of therapies.

Job Advert Role Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, enthusiastic and motivated Private CAMHS Ward Manager for our 11 bedded ward for young people aged between 13 and 18 years at the Priory Hospital Chelmsford. 

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
-Understanding
-Commitment
-Enthusiasm
-Be highly motivated
-Delivering high quality care,
-Have a positive attitude
-Strong organisational skills
-Commitment to maintain excellent customer care and outstanding reputation.
-Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff
-Co-ordinate all clinical aspects of the ward & ensure co-operation between clinical departments
-Implement clinical & administrative policies, procedures & regulations
-Ensure compliance by others of policies, procedures & regulations
-Support staff through debriefs, appraisals, training, meetings & development of evidence/ research-based practice
-Participate in the managers on-call system to provide the first point of contact for ward-based staff, outside of normal working hours
-Lead by example to ensure consistently high standards of clinical care & documentation
-An experienced RMN/RNLD with a current Pin Number
-Committed to delivering improvement strategies across all aspects of clinical service provision
-Familiar with in an inpatient setting in CAMHS
-Experienced in managing change, leadership initiatives, motivating & developing others
-Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
-Capable of undertaking audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans
-Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & the latest nursing practices
-Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk
-An understanding of the needs of the young person and their families and carers. Providing support to the Charge Nurses, junior staff and the multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate will be a registered RMN with strong and proven leadership skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.The successful applicant will be forward-thinking manager, who will lead staff by example, good communication skills, friendly, dynamic, enthusiastic and a team approach to ward working are essential qualities.

Applicants must also have a proven track record of effective nurse leadership and also have a minimum of 3 years senior nurse experience.

Division DBS info

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.

As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please

If you forward any CV’s to the Priory Group and you are not on the Priory Group PSL and have not been asked to work on the above role we will accept the CV as a gift.

Closing Date

30/04/2025