Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Deputy Ward Manager to work on our CAMHS General Adolescent Unit at Longview Ward, St Aubyn Centre. The successful candidate will be a competent practitioner with a proven record of leadership skills as a Band 5 Nurse and will take responsibility for overseeing assessments of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for clients requiring treatment.
Unit Details
Longview Ward serves young people aged 13-18 years admitted for the assessment and treatment of acute mental health difficulties. We are committed to developing CAMHS specialist clinicians, with our staff CAMHS preceptorship programme and award‑winning DBT treatment offer.
Qualifications & Experience
* Band 5 Band 5 nurse with demonstrated experience of inpatient mental health care.
* Excellent risk assessment skills.
* Effective written and verbal communication.
* High level of knowledge of the 6 C’s of care and the Recovery Model approach.
* Motivated, compassionate, enthusiastic and highly motivated.
Responsibilities
* Clinical leadership of a team of nurses in an acute setting.
* Assessment implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.
* Key worker supporting colleagues as required.
* Assist the Ward Manager in setting and maintaining high standards of care and evaluating quality outcomes.
* Take charge of the unit in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility, including the role of bed manager for the unit.
* Teach, supervise the team, including qualified, non‑qualified and learners.
* Maintain good communication, oral and written, in accordance with NMC guidelines.
* Report to the Team Manager or nominated deputy any circumstances affecting delivery of care and ward running.
* Ensure all staff adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures.
Benefits
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent training facilities and opportunities
* Buy and sell annual leave scheme
* Opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One flexible employer
Flexible Working
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. You are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role and, if appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Staff Bank
All permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed‑term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. We offer training and development, support through regular supervision and appraisal to assist you in setting realistic objectives.
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Friday 17 Oct 2025.
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