Deputy Ward Manager

at  Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen here in our Bolton Inpatient Mental Health Unit where we have been awarded additional monies to increase our overall staffing across each wards.
We have 3 Inpatient Wards that are located at the Royal Bolton Hospital site and are based within the Rivington unit.
Beech ward is a 22 bedded male acute psychiatric service.
Oak ward is a 20 bedded female acute psychiatric service.
Maple House is a 6 bedded Psychiatric Intensive Nursing Unit.
The inpatient wards provides support to adults of working age, it involves providing assessments, 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 1 full time position within each ward and we are looking for an 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.
We pride ourselves 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.
Deputy Ward Managers within the Inpatient Unit 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 w ill be;
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 both Oak and Beech ward.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 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.
Pease see attached detailed job description and person specification
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 Discount

Please refer the Job description for details