CAMHS Ward Manager - Agency Contract | West Midlands
Contract Type: Agency | 3 months (with potential to extend)
Salary: Highly competitive, above market rates
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
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, xxuwjjq 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.