• Job Description

  Req#: C9267-26-0092?language=en&page=1101&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse with experience working with children and young people?

  Do you have proven leadership skills and are looking for an opportunity in a dynamic, rewarding role?

  We are seeking a full-time Ward Manager to provide operational leadership and management support on our 12-bedded General Adolescent Mental Health Unit. The unit offers specialist care for young people aged 12-18 who are experiencing acute mental health difficulties, as part of a wider system of community and inpatient services.

  As Ward Manager, you will work alongside the Clinical Nurse Lead to ensure the effective operational management, organisation, and delivery of high-quality nursing care within the unit. Strong clinical leadership is essential, and the role will include some shift working to support role modelling and the development of the nursing team. You will champion evidence-based practice and therapeutic approaches that promote recovery and positive outcomes for young people.

  Main duties of the job

  Working in conjunction with the Head of Service, Senior Matron, Clinical Nurse Lead, and Modern Matron, the post holder will contribute to the ongoing development of acute CAMHS service provision across the Oxford Health pathway.

  You will:

  • Ensure the effective day-to-day management and organisation of the ward, including staffing, resources, and compliance with policies

  • Oversee the delivery of evidence-based nursing care to young people, ensuring therapeutic interventions are implemented and documented.

  • Facilitate education, training, and professional development for staff. Promote a positive, inclusive team culture.

  • Monitor clinical standards, risk management, safeguarding, and adherence to CQC and Trust requirements.

  • Work closely with senior leaders (Head of Service, Service Manager, Clinical Nurse Lead, Modern Matron) to develop and improve CAMHS inpatient services.Provide 24-hour managerial responsibility for the ward, including rota oversight, incident management, and escalation when required

  About us

  Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

  As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

  Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

  We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

  Details

  Date posted

  23 January 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  267-OC7727475

  Job locations

  Marlborough House Adolescent Unit,

  Okus Road,

  Swindon

  SN1 4JS

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

  The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

  The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RMN registered.

  Desirable

  • Additional relevant qualifications

  Skills

  Essential

  • Demonstrates skills in leading and managing staff.

  Desirable

  • Ward management experience

  Knowledge and Expereince

  Essential

  • Nursing experience in an acute setting including a high degree of knowledge and experience on all core nursing areas relavent to a CAMHS GAU

  Desirable

  • experience of working in CAMHS and CAMHS inpatients and applying core knowledge/skills to challenging scenarios.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RMN registered.

  Desirable

  • Additional relevant qualifications

  Skills

  Essential

  • Demonstrates skills in leading and managing staff.

  Desirable

  • Ward management experience

  Knowledge and Expereince

  Essential

  • Nursing experience in an acute setting including a high degree of knowledge and experience on all core nursing areas relavent to a CAMHS GAU

  Desirable

  • experience of working in CAMHS and CAMHS inpatients and applying core knowledge/skills to challenging scenarios.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Oxford Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Marlborough House Adolescent Unit,

  Okus Road,

  Swindon

  SN1 4JS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Oxford Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Marlborough House Adolescent Unit,

  Okus Road,

  Swindon

  SN1 4JS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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