Deputy Ward Manager (PICU)
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Team PICU!
Maple House is part of GMMH and located at Royal Bolton hospital at the Rivington Unit.
Maple House is a 6 bedded mixed sex psychiatric intensive care unit providing support to adults of working age; Maple House provides short term intensive assessment, treatment and support to service users within the GM footprint who may be experiencing psychiatric crisis and often present with complex mental health needs.We currently have one post within our PICU and we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individuals who; have a positive attitude towards mental health and promoting recovery, have an understanding of positive behavioral support, are committed to delivering person centered & trauma informed care and want to support working age adults in their recovery.
Maple House pride themselves on a recovery model of care and the reduction of restrictive practices underpins our practice, therefore your knowledge and leadership in this will be essential. If successful in post you will be part of an outstanding team with opportunities for further training, development and progression.
Benefits: pay enhancements for evenings/weekends, 27 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, excellent pension, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, wellbeing programme, blue light card discounts.
Main duties of the job
Deputy Ward Managers at Maple House are active members of the ward management team, responsible for supporting the Ward Manager in the operational management and leadership of the Ward.
As a Deputy Ward Manager, your responsibilities willbe;
- Up hold the values of the ward promoting openness, transparency and learning
- Supervision of junior staff
- Enthusiastic mentor to new staff, newly qualified nurses and junior staff
- Oversee certain areas of clinical expertise such as medication management and physical health provision on the ward
- Support the Ward Manager with HR tasks such as return to works and sickness monitoring
- Accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Manage shifts as a nurse in charge
- Conducting thorough assessments of risks and risk management plans to support incidents on the ward
We are looking for an individual who is resilient, driven and passionate to provide high quality nursing care to our patients, whist supporting the leadership within Maple House.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Details
Date posted
22 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-5766068
Job locations
Maple House
Rivington unit
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Maple House
Rivington unit
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Employer's website
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