CAMHS Deputy Ward Manager

London (Beckenham) Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you support the clinical leadership of an adolescent CAMHS inpatient ward, ensuring safe staffing, high-quality care and a positive team culture. You work with the Ward Manager and multidisciplinary teams to uphold standards, drive service improvements and mentor junior staff. You will develop leadership and clinical skills through structured training, with opportunities to grow within CAMHS Nursing Academy. This role offers meaningful work in a patient-centered, recovery-focused environment at Bethlem Royal Hospital.

Pay / Benefits

Generous pay, pensions and leave
Work-life balance and flexible working options
Career development and mentorship
Car lease benefits
NHS discounts
Counselling and wellbeing events

Responsibilities

Support clinical leadership on the ward and collaborate with the Ward Manager and multidisciplinary teams
Ensure safe staffing levels and effective care delivery
Uphold clinical standards and promote a safe, therapeutic environment
Mentor and develop junior staff; contribute to staff training
Contribute to planning and delivery of high-quality clinical care and service improvements
Assess and manage risk (formal and informal) balancing with least restrictive practice
Apply knowledge of key legal frameworks (Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Children Act) to practice
Engage in leadership development and support staff through mentorship and coaching

Key requirements

Qualified RMN and registration with UK professional body
Strong interest in inpatient CAMHS setting
Knowledge of relevant professional and clinical legislation; governance and audit
Experience as a preceptor/mentor; teaching ability
Ability to work flexible 24-hour patterns including nights and weekends
Resilience, empathy and commitment to young people in recovery-focused care