Inpatient Ward Manager – Mental Health Leadership

National health service; Lower Halstock Leigh; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 registered Mental Health Nurse to manage Alt Ward, an adult acute inpatient unit at Clockview Hospital, Walton. You will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team, deliver high standards of care and drive continuous service improvement.

This role offers regular supervision, development opportunities and flexible working options. A minimum of three years post‑registration experience in mental health and current UK registration are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered mental Health Nurse or appropriate professional qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years post registration experience within mental health services.
• Desirable evidence of working within inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage Alt Ward, an adult acute inpatient unit, and lead the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure high standards of care and support supervision and development.
• Drive service improvement and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Active listening

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Mentorship & supervision

Computer literacy

Audit & standard setting

Inpatient care leadership

Education

NMC registered nurse

Tools

Computer literacy

Electronic patient records

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 registered Mental Health Nurse to manage Alt Ward, an adult acute inpatient unit at Clockview Hospital, Walton. You will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team, deliver high standards of care and drive continuous service improvement.

This role offers regular supervision, development opportunities and flexible working options. A minimum of three years post‑registration experience in mental health and current UK registration are essential.