About this role
Job summary
Priory Hospital Chelmsford
Full-time| 37.5 hours per week | Site based
£43,014 - £46,314/year dependent on experience
Main duties of the job
As Deputy Ward Manager on our CAMHS Ward, you will become part of a compassionate and dedicated team committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. We take a personalised and therapeutic approach, using evidence-based interventions to help young people build resilience, develop confidence, and move towards a healthier and more positive future. As a valued member of the team, you will play an integral role in each young persons recovery journey, supporting the assessment and delivery of individualised care plans while promoting dignity, safety, and emotional wellbeing.
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Job description Job responsibilities
Registered Mental Health Nurse with at least at least 18 months to two years of post-registration experience
This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.
You will be working on Willow CAMHS Ward.
Priory Hospital Chelmsford offers excellent transport links, making visitor and patient travel stress-free. Located just outside the city centre, the hospital is easily reachable by rail, bus, and road.
By Train: Just 6 minutes from Chelmsford Station (45 mins direct from London Liverpool Street).By Bus: Frequent local routes (54 & 56) run directly from the city centre to the hospital. By Car: Quickly accessible via the A12 with on-site visitor parking available.
Person Specification
Requirements Essential
Hold current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) along with Mental Health. The candidate should also have at least 18 months to two years of post-registration experience and be able to show clear expertise within CAMHS. Demonstrate a strong commitment to continued professional development, including ongoing growth in leadership capabilities. Solid computer skills are important for this role.
Desirable
Experience in clinical supervision experience is desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Priory Healthcare
Address Priory Hospital Chelmsford
Stump Lane
Springfield
Essex
CM1 7SJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)