Job summary
Alt ward is a 17 bedded mixed acute ward within Clockview Hospital.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team on Alt ward as Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager for 6 months. In this role, you will be supporting the Clinical Team Manager and Clinical Leadership Team to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective care. This is a good experience to join the team, broaden knowledge and gain skills within a leadership position.
This is a demanding and challenging role where, as a successful candidate, you will be required to demonstrate high levels of resilience, excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to provide sound clinical and managerial support to team members.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist the Clinical Team Manager in carrying out continuing professional and managerial responsibility for the ward.
The post holder will operate as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team, undertaking a balance of Managerial and Clinical activity. They will ensure continuity of care for service users on their journey through the acute service.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
350-MHC7786470
Job locations
Alt ward
Clockview Hospital
Liverpool
L9 1EP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Implement case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.
Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.
Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.
Give/receive regular managerial/clinical supervision as per Trust policy.
Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each service users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs.
Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.
Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi-disciplinary team.
Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.
Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Implement case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.
Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.
Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.
Give/receive regular managerial/clinical supervision as per Trust policy.
Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each service users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs.
Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.
Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi-disciplinary team.
Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.
Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE
Essential
* Experience of working in an acute environment.
* Experience of mentorship, supervision and co-ordination of staff.
* Experience of Care Planning process
* Working in a multi-agency framework
* Demonstrate a contribution to change management process
* Experience in positive leadership of a team
* Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches
* Mental Health Act (1983)
* Effective Care Coordination
* Relevant National policies and guidance
* Evidence based and reflective practice
* Mental Capacity Act
* Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection.
* Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines
Desirable
* experience of older persons and/or dementia care
SKILLS
Essential
* Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles
* Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
* Ability to delegate and coordinate
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Ability to utilise Assessment skills and tools effectively
* Ability to communicate in a variety of settings (demonstrate knowledge of non verbal communication).
* Ability to maintain accurate and up to date clinical records
* Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
* Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
* Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues
* Effective time & workload management
* Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively
* IT skills
Desirable
* Formulation of reports
* Presentation skills
* Resource and Budget management
VALUES
Essential
* Continuous Improvement
* Accountability
* Respectfulness
* Enthusiasm
* Support
* High professional standards
* Responsive to service users
* Engaging leadership style
* Strong customer service belief
* Transparency and honesty
* Discreet
* Change oriented
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
* First line management e.g., Leo
* Evidence of post registration study / continuing professional development e.g., ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice or D32, 33 NVQ
* Approved training in phlebotomy
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE
Essential
* Experience of working in an acute environment.
* Experience of mentorship, supervision and co-ordination of staff.
* Experience of Care Planning process
* Working in a multi-agency framework
* Demonstrate a contribution to change management process
* Experience in positive leadership of a team
* Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches
* Mental Health Act (1983)
* Effective Care Coordination
* Relevant National policies and guidance
* Evidence based and reflective practice
* Mental Capacity Act
* Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection.
* Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines
Desirable
* experience of older persons and/or dementia care
SKILLS
Essential
* Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles
* Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
* Ability to delegate and coordinate
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Ability to utilise Assessment skills and tools effectively
* Ability to communicate in a variety of settings (demonstrate knowledge of non verbal communication).
* Ability to maintain accurate and up to date clinical records
* Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
* Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
* Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues
* Effective time & workload management
* Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively
* IT skills
Desirable
* Formulation of reports
* Presentation skills
* Resource and Budget management
VALUES
Essential
* Continuous Improvement
* Accountability
* Respectfulness
* Enthusiasm
* Support
* High professional standards
* Responsive to service users
* Engaging leadership style
* Strong customer service belief
* Transparency and honesty
* Discreet
* Change oriented
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
* First line management e.g., Leo
* Evidence of post registration study / continuing professional development e.g., ENB 998 / Mentorship in Practice or D32, 33 NVQ
* Approved training in phlebotomy
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
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alt ward
Clockview Hospital
Liverpool
L9 1EP
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Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alt ward
Clockview Hospital
Liverpool
L9 1EP
Employer's website
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