Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager - CAMHS MSU - Ardenleigh
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Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager - CAMHS MSU - Ardenleigh
Deputy Ward Manager (Band 6) – CAMHS MSU at Ardenleigh
Ardenleigh, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Multi-Speciality Unit (MSU) at Ardenleigh.
The Ward The CAMHS MSU is a 10-bedded unit comprising two wards: Pacific and Atlantic Wards. Working in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and external providers, the team delivers individualised, trauma-informed care to service users in a recovery-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
The Deputy Ward Manager will provide frontline leadership, ensuring:
- High-quality, safe and compassionate care following Trust values
- Staff supervision, mentoring, and professional development
- Leadership in adhering to the Trauma Informed Care model
- Effective staff management, including:
- Rota coordination
- Sickness monitoring
- Performance appraisals and supervision
- Participation in management and clinical supervision
- Leadership as a Duty Senior Nurse on a frequent basis
- Crisis management, discharge planning, and site coordination
- Collaborative work with service users, families, and a network of internal and external agencies
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Essential Skills & Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate: ✔ Strong leadership and management abilities ✔ Crisis intervention and problem-solving skills ✔ Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment ✔ Effective communication, empathy, and clinical judgement ✔ Familiarity with the Mental Health Act ✔ Ability to practice self-awareness, critical reflection, and compassionate care ✔ Workload sharing with the management team while recognising personal and professional limits
Support & Development Opportunities
- Leadership & management training
- Mentorship and coaching
- Regular management and clinical supervision
- Continuous professional development
- A supportive team environment fostering talent and growth
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About Our Trust
We are part of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust,.**a leading provider of mental health services supporting 70,000 people annually across Birmingham and Solihull PBS.
With a culturally diverse and often deprived population, our team of 4,000 dedicated staff delivers:
- Accessible mental health support
- Nursing, psychology, and medical training programmes
- Nationally recognised innovation and research
We are a welcoming, inclusive, and compassionate organisation, where every team member can contribute meaningfully to transforming people’s lives. Come and belong—where your impact is truly valued.
Contact for Enquiries
Informal visits or further details can be arranged with:
Name: [Vicky Sullivan] Job Title: Ward Manager Email: [v.sullivan@nhs.net] Telephone: [0121 301 4390]
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