Deputy Ward Manager

4 weeks ago


Wigan, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the female acute ward - Westleigh Unit at Atherleigh Park.

Westleigh Unit is a 20 bedded female acute psychiatric service.

The acute wards provides support to adults of working age, 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 are looking for 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.

Westleigh Unit pride themselves on a recovery model and self harm pathway 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.

Main duties of the job

Deputy Ward Managers on the acute wards 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.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pease see attached detailed job descriptionand 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 Discounts Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registration

Desirable

further study mentor qualification

Experience

Essential

Post qualifying experience - relevant acutes Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Managing change Managing junior staff

Knowledge

Essential

Awareness of current best practice and EBP

Desirable

Awareness of national iniatives safewards

Skills

Essential

Good interpersonal / communication skills Multi Agency working ie MDT Evidence of involving SU and carers in care process Excellent decision making and effective crisis management

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