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Essential
2 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Registration & Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RMN or RNLD)
- Registration & Qualifications
Experience of managing a team
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Registration & Qualifications
Experience of working with Young people.
- Registration & Qualifications
Experience of working within secure services.
Job overview
Are you a passionate and compassionate nurse leader looking for your next challenge? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the care and experience of young people with complex mental health needs? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Our Medium Secure CAMHS Unit is seeking an exceptional Ward Manager for a 12 month fixed term position . This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist 10-bed mixed-gender service, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to young people in a secure setting.
Main duties of the job
As Ward Manager, you will provide visible and inspiring leadership to a dedicated nursing team, creating a positive, inclusive and therapeutic environment for both patients and staff. You will play a key role in driving service improvement, maintaining high standards of care, and ensuring young people receive the best possible support on their recovery journey.
Working within a rewarding and dynamic setting, you will lead and develop the nursing workforce, champion innovation, and foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Band 7 Ward Manager - Ardenleigh, MSU CAMHS with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Ward manager role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (fixed term). The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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