Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band 7 Ward Manager - Ardenleigh, MSU CAMHS

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Are you a passionate and compassionate nurse leader looking for your next challenge? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the care and experience of young people with complex mental health needs? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Our Medium Secure CAMHS Unit is seeking an exceptional Ward Manager for a 12 month fixed term position. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist 10-bed mixed-gender service, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to young people in a secure setting.
Role Overview
As Ward Manager, you will provide visible and inspiring leadership to a dedicated nursing team, creating a positive, inclusive and therapeutic environment for both patients and staff. You will play a key role in driving service improvement, maintaining high standards of care, and ensuring young people receive the best possible support on their recovery journey.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the nursing workforce
- Champion innovation
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence
- Drive service improvement
- Maintain high standards of care
About Us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.


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Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Sam Bailey
- Job Title: Clinical Services Manager
- Email Address: samantha.bailey6@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 0121 301 4620
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