Ward Manager – CAMHS Tier 4 Eating Disorder Unit Jobs

Compass Associates

Location:
United Kingdom, Brighton & Hove

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

52000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Are you a natural leader who still wants to keep one foot firmly in clinical practice? We are looking for an experienced mental-health nurse who is ready to take full ownership of a small, specialist CAMHS Tier 4 eating-disorders ward (12–18 years). This is a hands-on Ward Manager role in which you will lead the nursing team, shape the therapeutic culture, drive clinical excellence, and directly influence the recovery journeys of young people with complex eating disorders and co-morbid mental-health presentations.

Job Responsibility:

Provide strong clinical leadership and expertise on an acute CAMHS eating-disorders ward
Lead, supervise and develop the nursing team, ensuring high standards of care and governance
Act as a role model, promoting positive culture, recovery-focused practice and continuous learning
Work closely with the multidisciplinary team (psychiatry, psychotherapy, dietetics, family therapy, education)
Take designated charge of the ward and contribute to the senior on-call rota
Manage the ward budget, staffing rotas, risk management and quality improvement initiatives
Deliver clinical supervision and reflective practice to staff
Ensure safe, evidence-based nursing care in line with NMC standards and clinical governance frameworks

Requirements:

Current NMC registration (RMN or RNLD – Mental Health / Learning Disability field)
Significant post-registration experience in CAMHS, eating disorders or acute mental health settings (NHS or independent sector)
Proven leadership experience (e.g. Deputy Ward Manager, Charge Nurse, Team Leader or existing Ward Manager)
A passionate, compassionate and resilient approach with natural ability to motivate and develop teams
Strong understanding of recovery-oriented practice, risk assessment and positive behavioural support
Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusting relationships with young people, families and colleagues
Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and continuous professional development

What we offer:

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + your birthday off + option to purchase extra leave
Comprehensive induction, leadership development programmes and funded post-registration courses
Enhanced maternity/adoption package
Pension scheme with employer contribution
Life assurance
Free onsite meals and parking
Wellbeing hub, 24/7 GP access, Blue Light Card discounts and instant-access earned-wage scheme
Clear clinical career pathway with opportunities for progression across adolescent and adult services

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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