Deputy Ward Manager

6 days ago


Leigh WN YN, United Kingdom NHS Full time

We have Deputy Ward Manager posts available across our Atherleigh Park site.

Westleigh Unit is one of five wards at our state of the art, purpose built Atherleigh Park Hospital in Leigh. Westleigh Unit female unit providing support to adults of working age. Westleigh Unit provides assessment, treatment and support to service users within the GM footprint who may be experiencing severe mental health difficulties for a range of illnesses such as Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar Disorder and Depression and Anxiety.

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 behavioural support, are committed to delivering person centred & trauma informed care and want to support working age adults in their recovery.

Deputy Ward Managers at Atherleigh park 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 Atherleigh Park

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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.

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

Free parking (Atherleigh)

Staff accessible gym facilities and classes (Atherleigh)

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


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