Deputy Ward Manager

Full-time| 37.5 hours per week | Site based

£43,014 - £46,314/year dependent on experience

Registered Mental Health Nurse with at least at least 18 months to two years of post-registration experience

This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.

You will be working on Willow CAMHS Ward.

Priory Hospital Chelmsford offers excellent transport links, making visitor and patient travel stress-free. Located just outside the city centre, the hospital is easily reachable by rail, bus, and road.

By Train: Just 6 minutes from Chelmsford Station (45 mins direct from London Liverpool Street).

By Bus: Frequent local routes (54 & 56) run directly from the city centre to the hospital.

By Car: Quickly accessible via the A12 with on-site visitor parking available.

What you'll be doing

As Deputy Ward Manager on our CAMHS Ward, you will become part of a compassionate and dedicated team committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. We take a personalised and therapeutic approach, using evidence-based interventions to help young people build resilience, develop confidence, and move towards a healthier and more positive future. As a valued member of the team, you will play an integral role in each young person’s recovery journey, supporting the assessment and delivery of individualised care plans while promoting dignity, safety, and emotional wellbeing.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Hold current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) along with Mental Health. The candidate should also have at least 18 months to two years of post-registration experience and be able to show clear expertise within CAMHS.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to continued professional development, including ongoing growth in leadership capabilities. Solid computer skills are important for this role.

Experience in clinical supervision experience is desirable.

For more information about the role, you can email

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.