Company: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Gravelly Hill
Posted: May 8th, 2026
A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting opportunity has risen on CAMHS MSU for a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager to work within the team.
CMAHS MSU is a 10‑bedded unit split across Pacific and Atlantic Wards at Ardenleigh. We work in collaboration with a variety of providers and our MDT to deliver robust care to our service users with their care individually tailored to each person.
Deputy Ward Managers provide frontline leadership within a dynamic, pro‑active and recovery‑focused ward. We aim to provide great quality of care within a safe and comfortable environment guided by the Trauma informed Care model. The Deputy Ward Manager leads by example, supporting staff on the ward to meet their full potential. The Deputy Ward Manager is also expected to lead the site as Duty Senior Nurse on a regular basis and share responsibility with the management team, recognising own limits in managing decisions.
Other expectations include effective staff supervision and appraisals, rota management, communication, empathy, sickness monitoring, self‑awareness, clinical skills, understanding of the Mental Health Act, compassion and critical self‑reflection.
We require a range of skills and attributes including effective leadership, crisis management, flexibility, discharge planning and site coordination.
We offer Leadership and Management Training, mentorship training, regular management and clinical supervision, continuous professional development and a supportive team to nurture your skills and talent.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Apr 2026.
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