Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Manager to join our team and work with North Manchester Inpatient Services.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and a real passion for mental health nursing to become a Ward Manager here at Park House on Juniper Ward.
Juniper Ward is a 10 bedded adult PICU Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, providing care for male patients aged 18 and over.
This unit in the midst of a significant Quality Improvement programme focussing on Violence & Aggression, Trauma Informed Care and Staff Wellbeing with the expectation that we will become a site of clinical excellence as well as holding the values of the Trust in support to staff.
The developments within the scope of this role are extraordinary baring in mind that we are currently working together on shaping the environment as well as care delivery within the new North View building. The QI projects above coupled with staff development programmes mean that we are at a point of real growth and progress. These are exciting times to be in North Manchester!
Main duties of the job
You will have the necessary skills to lead, support and manage staff, and be visible and accessible to service users and their families. Your skills should enable you to meet the requirements of this demanding post which include balancing operational management, professional leadership, supporting your team and the active development of the service.
You will be a role model and have a clear interest in acute mental health and supporting those who are in crisis. You will ensure staff commitment to good evidence based practice, ensure the delivery of a quality service and that key targets are being met.
Important in your role is also to enable user independence, choice, dignity and ensuring safety.
Develop and support a culture which values people's rights, enables them to make informed choices and recognises each individual right to a valued life-style, positive social experiences and use of valued resources.
You will promote a least restrictive environment, leading on clinical risk management and person centred care planning.
You will be passionate about your role, and implementing change ideas through QI work streams.
You will predominantly work core hours of 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and take part in Bronze on Call / Bronze on Site as per rota.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description and person specification for further information
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person specification Experience Essential criteria
- Previous experience at Band 6 level in acute mental health
Expereince Essential criteria
- Supervising staff and undertaking line management and appraisals
Skills Essential criteria
- Leadership
- effective management of resources / finances
Knowledge Essential criteria
- Pressures and demands on inpatient services
Desirable criteria
- Joint working with community and urgent care colleagues
Skills Essential criteria
- Positive attitudes and demonstration of Trust values
Important Information about working for GMMH:All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www..nhsemployers.org
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
**If you do not hold a current competency based qualification and or the Care Certificate, you will be expected to complete an appropriate Apprenticeship in Healthcare with GMMH.**
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you. Please contact Denise Gleave, Recruitment & Retention Advisor 0161 358 1448 or emaildenise.gleave@gmmh.nhs.uk
**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description and person specification for further information
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person specification Experience Essential criteria
- Previous experience at Band 6 level in acute mental health
Expereince Essential criteria
- Supervising staff and undertaking line management and appraisals
Skills Essential criteria
- Leadership
- effective management of resources / finances
Knowledge Essential criteria
- Pressures and demands on inpatient services
Desirable criteria
- Joint working with community and urgent care colleagues
Skills Essential criteria
- Positive attitudes and demonstration of Trust values
Important Information about working for GMMH:All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www..nhsemployers.org
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
**If you do not hold a current competency based qualification and or the Care Certificate, you will be expected to complete an appropriate Apprenticeship in Healthcare with GMMH.**
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you. Please contact Denise Gleave, Recruitment & Retention Advisor 0161 358 1448 or emaildenise.gleave@gmmh.nhs.uk
**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Inpatient experience
- Leadership experience
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Inpatient experience
- Leadership experience
Desirable
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.
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.
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
Park House
North Manchester General Hospital Delauney's Road
North Manchester
M8 5RB
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
