Ward Manager

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead a dedicated team within a renowned healthcare trust. This role involves managing a mixed sex dementia care unit, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care is delivered. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of motivating and inspiring colleagues. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving health services across the North West, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of those in need. Flexible working arrangements will be considered, making this a rewarding opportunity for the right individual.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading teams in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to manage and motivate staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the performance and delivery of high-quality care.
• Manage the operation of an acute inpatient ward 24/7.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Management of Inpatient Wards

Education

Nursing Qualification

Management Training

Job description

Leadership Opportunity at Merseycare

Are you interested in leading a team? Do you have excellent communication skills and a commitment to our Values and Striving for Perfect Care?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Merseycare's complex care division to manage Fern Ward, an older person's, mixed sex dementia care unit at Leigh Moss Hospital. Candidates should possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to challenge, motivate, influence, and inspire colleagues at all levels, with an understanding of leading and managing an acute inpatient ward.

The post holder will carry managerial responsibility over a 24-hour period, overseeing the performance and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and person-centered care. They will operate as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team but must be flexible in delivering care within the ward setting.

About Mersey Care

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical and mental health services in the North West, serving over 1.4 million people across the region. The trust is also commissioned for services covering North West, North Wales, and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services supporting physical and mental health, including mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK offering high secure mental health facilities.

Our Commitment

At the heart of our work is our commitment to ‘perfect care’—safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient. We support our staff to excel and work alongside service users, families, and carers to co-design future services. We are currently implementing a programme of organizational and service transformation to improve quality and reduce costs safely.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Lesley Osbaldestin
• Job Title: Modern Matron
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]