CAMHS Ward Manager

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. NELFT North East London Foundation Trust CAMHS Ward Manager The closing date is 15 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Job overview An exciting opportunity is available for new position for those who are eager to develop their career and gain valuable experience in clinical leadership as the Ward Manager at Brookside Adolescent Inpatient Unit. The Role is to be responsible for patients admitted to Brookside Adolescent Unit and will assess, manage, plan and deliver care, including being professionally and legally accountable. They will be expected to work Monday Friday 9am-5pm. The post holder will provide management and supervision to the ward or team staff and support the Modern Matron by being an effective team member whilst also working on their own initiative. They will act as a role model for junior staff, and in a manner, which positively reflects the values of the organisation and in a way, which will ensure that effective communication pathways exist with internal and external stakeholders aimed at developing current models of care. Main duties of the job They will lead in the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care. This will include managing the daily functioning of the ward, responsibility for all staff management, resource allocation, modernisation and development of the workforce and services and overseeing patient referrals and assessments. The postholder is responsible for ensuring that supervision, appraisal and PDP are embedded in practice. They will promote supervision as a positive influence for practice. The post holder will provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical settings and service areas to staff, patients and carers. The post holder will bring about contemporary evidence based nursing interventions, facilitating a culture shift in accordance with the Trust values. The post-holder will be flexible in providing nursing management cover to alternative services at Brookside if required including Crisis service and Home Treatment Team service. About us NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Details Date posted 06 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number NDD-002128 Job locations Brookside - Child and adolescent inpatient unit Goodmayes Essex IG3 8XQ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: To be responsible for line managing in-patient staff. To support the Infection control agenda of their area of responsibility. To ensure that the Trust physical health policy is implemented. To ensure that issues relating to clinical risk are identified and there are SMART care plans and risk management plans for each patient. To actively promote service user and carer involvement and by responding constructively to commen