Deputy Ward Manager

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

We are looking for a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager at Woodlands Hospital within the Salford Division, at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The Post is a full-time permanent contract.

Woodlands Hospital is an Older Adults Mental health In-patient Unit within Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust.

There are 3 wards containing a total of 50 beds. We care for 70+ year old patients with functional mental health needs and patients of various ages with an organic diagnosis. This patient group & their carer's respond well to warm, caring & enthusiastic staff, making work a rewarding & fulfilling experience.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, passionate individuals with post registration experience at band 5 and who have an interest in developing their management and leadership skills as well as a strong interest in Older Adults Inpatient Mental health

Main duties of the job

To assist the Ward Manager in providing leadership and operational management to the ward, ensuring the provision of quality nursing care to all service users

The post holder will assess, plan and implement care, and provide specialist nursing advice, and carry out nursing procedures

They will provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff, and provide supervision to junior staff and students

To support the Ward Manager in the implementation and sustainment of quality improvement projects on the ward

To act as a positive role model to the team, demonstrating the core values of Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust

To provide 24 hour senior nurse input to the unit and liaise with other agencies to support this duty

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is one of the leading mental health trusts in the UK.

Serving a population of 1.2million people, across one of the most exciting and affordable cities in Europe, GMMH provides community and inpatient mental health care, alongside prison in reach, substance misuse services, a specialist centre for mental health and deafness and inpatient perinatal mental health care.

The Trust employs around 5700 people, who make a difference across 130 locations. Staff at GMMH work to improve lives with a culture based on five core values:

  • We are caring and compassionate
  • We inspire hope
  • We work together
  • We value and respect
  • We are open and honest

GMMH is one of the most active research trusts in the UK, with one of the highest levels of recruitment to clinical trials for mental health.

We have been rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Our substance misuse services and leadership were rated as 'Outstanding'

Date posted

16 March 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-3961073

Job locations

woodlands hospital

salford

M28 0FE


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To take on responsibilities of a ward nurse and deliver direct patient care
  • To provide clinical and line management supervision to staff and students
  • To be an effective member of the MDT
  • To work proactively to address any unit issues
  • To manage the rota and ensure that suitable staffing levels are maintained
  • To be involved in the development of the service and the work force
  • To support the implementation and sustaining of quality improvement projects on the ward

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To take on responsibilities of a ward nurse and deliver direct patient care
  • To provide clinical and line management supervision to staff and students
  • To be an effective member of the MDT
  • To work proactively to address any unit issues
  • To manage the rota and ensure that suitable staffing levels are maintained
  • To be involved in the development of the service and the work force
  • To support the implementation and sustaining of quality improvement projects on the ward

Person Specification

education

Essential

  • RMN

Desirable

  • Degree in mental health nursing or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • band 5 inpatient experience
  • interest in older adults mental health

Desirable

  • experience of working with older p[people with complex physical health needs
Person Specification

education

Essential

  • RMN

Desirable

  • Degree in mental health nursing or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • band 5 inpatient experience
  • interest in older adults mental health

Desirable

  • experience of working with older p[people with complex physical health needs

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

woodlands hospital

salford

M28 0FE


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

woodlands hospital

salford

M28 0FE


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Older Adults Matron

Carla Page

carla.page@gmmh.nhs.uk

01613571260

Date posted

16 March 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-3961073

Job locations

woodlands hospital

salford

M28 0FE


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