Clinical Team Leader (Ward Manager

Position: Clinical Team Leader (Ward Manager)
Job summary

Empower your career leading a team on the mental health frontline!

Are you ready for your next career step or seeking a new challenge? Why not apply to lead our team on one of our Adult Acute admission wards dedicated to caring for adults with mental health difficulties in Norfolk?

If you are passionate about patient care and involvement, and you're looking for a role that offers leadership and management opportunities while also providing personal development, this is the role for you! You will be joining a strong, supportive, and established team committed to delivering clinical excellence.

As the ward manager, you will:

Lead by Example:
Inspire your team to provide exceptional care, ensuring both operational and clinical excellence on the ward.

Support Clinical Excellence:
Work within a multi-disciplinary team, including nursing and other clinical professionals, to ensure the highest standards of care.

Drive Quality Improvement:
Engage in Quality Improvement initiatives and contribute to the strategic development of our services.

Collaborate with Leadership:
As part of the management team, work closely with colleagues and senior leaders to meet our Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements and continuously improve patient outcomes.

Main duties of the jobWho We're Looking For:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced mental health nurse to assume the role of Ward manager. The ideal candidate is a passionate and dedicated leader who is ready to take on the challenge of managing a committed team within a collaborative environment. If you are driven to make a positive impact and lead change in mental health care, we want to hear from you.

Opportunity Overview:

This is a unique opportunity to influence the lives of patients while advancing your career in a dynamic and rewarding setting. Join us, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional mental health care.

About us Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Details Date posted
10 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 7

Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year

gross per annum

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number
246-CEN
8196865

Job locations

Hellesdon Hospital Adult Acute Wards Drayton High RoadNorwichNR6 5BE
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

The Hellesdon site hosts a total of five Norfolk Adult Acute inpatient wards which affords you the opportunity to build close networks with other ward manager colleagues, to build on their experience and knowledge of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of health professionals providing 24-hour care, ensuring high-performance standards are achieved both individually and collectively.

Foster a culture of high-quality, compassionate nursing care and oversee compliance with key performance outcomes.

Set a clear and compelling vision for the team, promoting strong teamwork and a positive ward culture.

Act as a visible leader, motivating and encouraging your team to deliver outstanding care to all patients even in challenging situations.

Engage in ongoing professional development, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the strategic development of mental health services.

Support and Development:

As Ward manager, you will be fully supported by a Matron and the Central Norfolk Adult Acute Senior Leadership team, including the Associate Directors of Nursing, Medical, and Operations. This collaborative network is dedicated to enhancing your professional growth and ensuring the success of the team.

Apply:

Take the next step in your career and help us continue delivering exceptional care.

Apply now to become part of our team dedicated to making a difference in mental health care.

Each ward has an MDT that includes nursing team, OT, social workers, psychiatrists and psychology, physiotherapists, physical health nurses, discharge facilitators as well as pharmacist.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming,…