Ward Manager - Male Acute Ward

at  Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will provide effective leadership and operational management to the ward ensuring 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 the work of the care team and the co-ordination of effective utilization and resources within the defined area.
The post holder will be accountable to service users / patients, and operate within the Trust’s framework of policies and guidelines.
To support the Matron and Operational Manager with the management of the clinical area.
This role includes participation in the local on call manager rota covering out of hours periods overnight, at weekends and bank holidays.
Clinical
To ensure the clinical care is client centred, evidence based including gathering findings of clinical audits, and to co-ordinate the care team’s activities on a daily basis
Provide leadership, support and advice for others in the care of clients and their carers.
Managerial
To manage resources and respond appropriately to the operational demands service-wide as required
To manage in the recruitment, selection and induction of staff.
Managing and to participate in, the agreed appraisal system including development of junior staff through Preceptorship, Mentorship and Line management supervision.
Managing and to participate in, the identification and planning of training needs of self and others. Take part in the delivery of relevant educational programmes, research and new practice developments. Lead and promote a stimulating learning environment including acquisition of new training qualifications for self and others through the use of agreed development plans.
Ensure that key performance indicators are developed, implemented and achieved.
To champion the principles of management of change and exercise leadership in a pro-active manner.
To lead in ensure that adult and child safeguarding procedures are followed.
To undertake post incident reviews when incidents occur within this service.
To undertake investigation/complaints and ensure reports are written within the specified timeframe.
To monitor ward/area budget as per Standing Financial instruction
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits

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