JOB TITLE: Ward Manager

LOCATION: Brighton

SALARY: £52,000

Our client provides a Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient service supporting young people aged 12–18 with eating disorders or eating difficulties, alongside co-morbid mental health conditions such as anxiety, OCD, depression, or self-harm.

Being a Ward Manager is more than managing a team — it’s about leadership, expertise, and creating a positive culture. It involves providing guidance, nurturing talent, and ensuring the wellbeing of everyone on the ward. If this sounds like you, our client would like to hear from you.

Whether you’re a senior nurse ready to step up, or an experienced manager seeking a new challenge, if you’re committed to delivering high-quality care and leading a team effectively, this role could be ideal.

What You Will Be Doing

You will lead the nursing team to provide safe, high-quality care to individuals with Mental Health needs, promoting teamwork and supporting daily operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical leadership and expertise

• Leading and guiding the team to maintain a unified, engaged workforce

• Ensuring high standards of care within a Clinical Governance framework

• Supervising and utilising nursing staff effectively

• Acting as a key resource for specialist nursing care

• Supporting multidisciplinary teamwork

• Creating a positive, collaborative environment for staff development and wellbeing

• Taking charge of the ward when designated

• Supporting on-call duties and assisting with ward budget management

What You Will Need

• Relevant nursing qualification

• NMC registration

• A positive, compassionate approach

• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based practice

• Experience in a similar environment

• Proven leadership skills

What You’ll Receive

• Annual salary of £52,000

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus your birthday off

• Option to buy additional leave

• Career development and training opportunities

• Access to a wellbeing and rewards platform

• Wellbeing support and activities

• Access to national discount schemes

• Life Assurance

• Instant access to earned wages and financial wellbeing tools

• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion

• Enhanced maternity package

• Pension contributions

• Free or subsidised meals on-site