Unit/Ward Manager
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
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Job summary
Anson Road is a 24-hour community rehabilitation service for men with mental health needs. The service aims to provide recovery focused support to enable service users to develop, enhance and sustain life skills and coping strategies which will enable the individual to achieve greater independence and quality of life.
Anson Road is located in central Manchester close to the Central Manchester Hospitals site and the Universities. The unit has 17 beds and support is provided by a team of Mental Health Nurses, STR workers, Support Workers and two Occupational Therapists. There is also pharmacy and medical input.
The support provided focuses on engagement in the process of recovery and what that means for the individual, enabling them to identify what their recovery goals are and what support is needed to achieve them.
Anson Road aims to provide a relaxed and positive atmosphere where people can engage with staff and other service users and have access to a range of group and individual activities to encourage the development and enhancement of life skills.
The role of the Unit manager is to provide effective leadership and managment to the ward ensuring the provision of high quality nursing care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide effective leadership and operational management to the wardensuring the provision of high quality nursing care to all service users on the ward /department over a 24 hour period.To promote and maintain excellence in nursing practice. To be responsible for leading thework of the care team and the co-ordination of effective utilization and resources within thedefined area.The post holder will be accountable to service users / patients, and operate within the Trust'sframework of policies and guidelines.To support the Matron with the management of the clinical area.This role includes participation in the local on call manager rota covering out of hours periodsovernight, at weekends and bank holidays
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 addiction 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.
Date posted
16 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-6297826
Job locations
Anson Road Community Rehabilitation Unit
3 - 3a Anson Road, Victoria Park,
Manchester
M14 5BY
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Anson Road Community Rehabilitation Unit
3 - 3a Anson Road, Victoria Park,
Manchester
M14 5BY
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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